Depression, anxiety and quality of life of Afghan women living in urban areas under the Taliban government: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: According to the World Health Organization, depression is a common mental health illness that is characterised by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. The present study examined the association of two mental health variables (ie, depression, anxiety) with quality of life (QoL) and the sociodemographic characteristics of Afghan women living in urban areas under the rule of Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Design: Cross-sectional study administered between 10 November 2021 to 25 December 2021 among women.