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Despite our understanding of this vulnerable group, data on mental health among women living in conflict and post-conflict settings are still scarce. Therefore, this study aims to identify the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among women living in post-conflict Somalia and their association with sense of coherence (SOC), perceived social support, and individual sociodemographic factors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were collected from 900 women who attended nine maternal and child health centres (MCHs) in the Banadir region of Somalia, using a self-report validated questionnaire in Somali. This questionnaire was based on the depression component of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale, SOC, and sociodemographic factors. The data were analysed using multiple logistic regression with STATA software (v. 16) to determine the factors associated with depression and anxiety.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Depressive symptoms (36%) and anxiety symptoms (38%) were mainly associated with higher income, unstable housing, and comorbid anxiety or depression. Sense of coherence consistently showed a protective effect. No significant associations were found with pregnancy status, MCH visits, social support, or most other sociodemographic factors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study identified a high prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among women attending MCH centres, with low socioeconomic status and low sense of coherence emerging as key associated factors. 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