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Migration-related characteristics of participant's husband (n=179)
Quantitative research demonstrates that depression was present in 54.7% of respondents. Anxiety and stress were present in 53.1% and 60.9%, respectively. In terms of depression, 45.3% of respondents fell within the normal range, while 7.8% experienced mild symptoms, 21.8% moderate, 11.7% severe and 13.4% extremely severe symptoms. Regarding anxiety, 46.9% indicated normal levels, with 6.1% experiencing mild symptoms, 8.9% moderate, 12.3% severe and 25.7% extremely severe symptoms. Additionally, for stress, 39.1% displayed normal levels, 6.7% mild symptoms, 14.0% moderate, 13.4% severe and 26.8% extremely severe symptoms.
Association between Depression, Anxiety and Stress and sociodemographic characteristics, migration-related characteristics of participants' husbands (n=179)
Migration-related factors also showed strong associations. Longer duration of husbands' migration (>3 years) was associated with higher depression (74.1%), anxiety (81.5%) and stress (81.5%) compared with shorter migration durations. Husbands' occupation as labourers was associated with markedly higher mental health problems (82.0% depression, 77.0% anxiety, 85.2% stress) compared with non-labourers (all p<0.001).
Provide a brief summary of these findings as it relates to the psychological effect of migration related long-distance marriages. Need Assignment Help?