Published 2020-06-21
Keywords
- Psychological Distress, COVID-19, Mental Health.
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Abstract
Women in rural areas play a key role in handling the well-being of their families and the community. Because of this key role, most of the time rural women face many vulnerable situations like anxiety, depression and stress. The COVID -19 pandemic was harmful to health as well as social and economic well-being worldwide, with women right at the centre. This leads them to high-risk positions due to their status in families which depends on their economic condition, family responsibilities, and many other factors. In such a situation their mental health was ignored and sidelined. However, what many didn’t realise was that mental health is just as important to overall well-being as physical health. When we feel mentally fit, we can work productively, enjoy our free time and actively contribute to our communities.
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