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Table 2 Symptoms and consequences of poor mental health amongst study participants, as mentioned during in-depth interviews

From: A qualitative study of factors affecting mental health amongst low-income working mothers in Bangalore, India

 

n = 48

%

Symptoms of poor mental health

Uncontrollable crying

14

29.2

Suicidal ideation

5

10.4

Attempted suicide

2

4.2

Consequences of poor mental health

Inability to care properly for family

21

43.8

Hitting children

18

37.5

Poor performance at work or missing work altogether

8

16.7

Picking fights with spouse and family member

6

12.5

Lack of desire to interact with others

4

8.3

Chewing tobacco

2

4.2