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However, limited evidence exists on the association between pregnancy loss and adverse mental health symptoms among women in Zambia. This study aims to examine the association between pregnancy loss and mental health symptoms, and to assess regional inequalities across provinces to inform public health interventions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study used a cross\u2010sectional design and included 13,951 reproductive\u2010age women (15\u201349 years) from the recent nationally representative Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) 2023\u20132024. The outcome variables, such as symptoms of anxiety and depression, were evaluated using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder\u20107 (GAD\u20107) and the Patient Health Questionnaire\u20109 (PHQ\u20109) scales. Stepwise survey\u2010weighted multivariable logistic regression was conducted to assess the association, and results were reported with adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Descriptive spatial analyses were conducted to assess geographic inequalities across provinces.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among all women, 10% experienced one pregnancy loss and 2.6% experienced two or more pregnancy losses. Overall, 1.3% experienced symptoms of anxiety and 1.6% experienced symptoms of depression. Women with two or more pregnancy losses had significantly higher odds of developing anxiety (AOR\u2009=\u20091.65; 95% CI:1.23\u20132.21) and depression (AOR\u2009=\u20091.62; 95% CI: 1.18\u20132.22). Descriptive spatial analysis revealed notable context\u2010specific regional disparities, with Lusaka, Central, and Eastern provinces having higher proportions of pregnancy loss.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Pregnancy loss is associated with higher odds of developing symptoms of anxiety and depression among Zambian women, particularly for those with multiple pregnancy losses. The spatial findings highlight the need for targeted mental health support for reproductive\u2010age women, particularly in high\u2010burden regions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.73339","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,13]],"date-time":"2026-10-13T07:41:26Z","timestamp":1791877286000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Pregnancy Loss and Women's Mental Health in Zambia: A Cross\u2010Sectional Population\u2010Based and Spatial Analysis Using 2023\u20132024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey Data"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-5973-461X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Md Salek","family":"Miah","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Public Health Research Team, Department of Statistics Shahjalal University of Science &amp; Technology (SUST) Sylhet 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