Mental Health Disorders Frequently Experienced by Indonesian Women
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The Katadata Insight Center (KIC) conducted a survey on mental health issues experienced by Indonesian women.
The results show that the majority, or 60.3% of respondents, cited irritability or emotional instability as their main problem.
Furthermore, 55% of respondents frequently felt anxious or excessively worried; 49.6% experienced difficulty sleeping; and 42% had trouble concentrating or were prone to forgetfulness.
Other prevalent mental health issues included easily feeling tired or losing energy without a clear reason (40.5%); frequently feeling lonely (31.9%); and feeling fear or panic in certain situations without reason (26.7%).
Additionally, respondents reported frequently experiencing a lack of appetite or overeating due to stress (25.6%); prolonged sadness (25.1%); feeling severe stress after a negative event (12.7%); and dependence on social media, games, alcohol, or cigarettes to cope with stress (9.6%).
This survey involved 1,212 respondents across various regions of Indonesia, narrowed down to 928 female respondents.
Data collection was conducted from April 29 to May 5, 2025, using computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) with a margin of error of approximately 2.81% and a 95% confidence level.
The complete survey results are included in the report, *Potret Selfcare Masyarakat Indonesia* (Portrait of Indonesian Self-Care), accessible via this link.
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