Impact of climate change on women mental health in rural hinterland of Pakistan
Umar Daraz,
Younas Khan,
Rula Odeh Alsawalqa
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundClimate change significantly impacts global well-being, with rural and agricultural communities, particularly women, bearing a disproportionate burden. In Pakistan’s Malakand Division, women face increased mental health challenges due to environmental stressors such as temperature rise, extreme weather, and environmental degradation. These stressors are expected to exacerbate issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. Understanding their effects on rural women’s mental health is crucial for develop… Show more
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