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  • Common mental disorders and risk factors in rural India: baseline data from the SMART mental health project

  • Sudha Kallakuri, Siddhardha Devarapalli, Anadya Prakash Tripathi, Anushka Patel, Pallab K Maulik
  • Journal:
    BJPsych Open / Volume 4 / Issue 4 / July 2018
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    22 June 2018, pp. 192-198
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  • Background

    About 10% Indians suffer from stress, depression or substance use disorders. Few receive care for these problems, especially in rural areas.

    Aims

    As part of a broader initiative to deliver technology-enabled mental health services for rural communities (adults ≥18 years), information was collected about the prevalence of depression, anxiety and suicide risk.

    Method

    The study was conducted in 12 villages in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Depression and anxiety were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, respectively. Additionally, data were collected about sociodemographic factors and stressful events, among others.

    Results

    Anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation affected 10.8, 14.4 and 3.5% of participants, respectively (N = 22 377). These were more common among women, and among those who were aged 30–59 years, uneducated, or divorced/ separated/ widowed. Stress due to financial loss was significant.

    Conclusions

    The study identified a significant number of people at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide, and needing care.

    Declaration of interest

    None.