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Depression, anxiety, and QoL were assessed and screened using structured tools and analysed using JAMOVI software.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Moderate to severe depression and anxiety were present in 38 (30.4 per cent), and 35 (28 per cent) women, respectively. Comorbidities were significantly associated with higher anxiety prevalence (\n P=<\/jats:italic>\n 0.035), but not with depression. Urban residents and those above the poverty line had better QoL scores. Depression and anxiety showed strong positive correlations with each other (r=0.949,\n P<<\/jats:italic>\n 0.001). They also showed significant negative correlations with poorer QoL, particularly in physical, and psychological domains and the total QoL. 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