Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among wives of international migrant workers: a community-based cross-sectional study in ward 5 of Gauradaha municipality, Jhapa, Nepal

More than half of the wives of international migrant workers experience depression, anxiety and stress. Interventions promoting financial security, facilitating regular communication with migrant spouses and providing occupation-related support may improve mental health outcomes in this population. These findings highlight the need for targeted policies and community programmes to support families left behind by international migrant workers in Nepal.