Prevalence of stressful life events among women in Kurdistan Region: a Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Stimulus is a prevalent phenomenon that impacts individuals from diverse backgrounds. The primary objective of this study is to utilize the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale in order to ascertain the prevalence of the ten most distressing life events among Iranian women. It acknowledges that tension inherently catalyzes surmounting obstacles.Aim: The objective of this study is to examine the correlation between stressful life event perceptions among Kurdish women and a range of demographic and obstetrical factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in which 1,781 women residing in Kurdistan participated from February to October 2023. The degree of tension experienced by the respondents was quantified utilizing a modified version of the Life Change Index Scale. In order to conduct the analysis, logistic regression and chi-squared tests were implemented.Results: The findings revealed that an overwhelming majority of women (91.2%) had experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, with 26.6% experiencing two such incidents within the past year. Matrimony (30.8%), personal injury or illness (68.3%), and the demise of a close relative (38.4%) emerged as the most prevalent events. Logistic regression identified several factors that were associated with increased stress ratings: advanced age, lower level of education, rural residence, non-nuclear family structure, prior greater multiparity, gynecological disorders, and divorce.Conclusions: Several factors were found to influence stress scores, including but not limited to marital status, parity, gynecological concerns, educational attainment, placement, and family composition. An optimistic outlook exists regarding the potential of public education to reduce tension and stimulate counselling utilization, particularly among the female population