Anxiety and Depression Among Female Workers in the Formal And Informal Sectors After the Covid-19 Pandemic

After the pandemic, women in both formal and informal sectors found themselves at home, balancing work anddomestic responsibilities. In addition to their jobs, they took on the role of primary caregivers, assisting their childrenwith home learning while managing household tasks. This dual burden has led many women to experiencepsychological challenges, such as anxiety and depression. This study aimed to assess the levels of anxiety anddepression among women working in both the formal and informal sectors, and to identify factors potentially relatedto these mental health issues.The research employed a quantitative, cross-sectional study design, with primary datacollected between September 10 and October 10, 2021. The participants were women working in the formal sector(e.g., office workers) and the informal sector (e.g., traders, tailors, etc.) across fourteen sub-districts in Makassar. Atotal of 100 women were included in the sample, selected through purposive sampling.The results showed that mostrespondents had normal levels of anxiety and depression. The study found a significant correlation between thelength of employment and anxiety levels among formal sector workers, but no significant correlation withdepression levels or other factors. This suggests that both anxiety and depression are common among workingwomen, who face the added challenge of balancing family and work responsibilities.