撒哈拉以南非洲地区寻求治疗行为及其相关因素的多层次分析：基于近期（2021-2024）人口与健康调查数据的见解

Background:Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent depressive symptoms that impair daily functioning and quality of life.Although evidence-based treatments for depression exist, access to professional mental healthcare remains limited and varies across Sub-Saharan Africa.This study aims to determine the prevalence of treatment-seeking behaviour among women with depression in six Sub-Saharan African countries and to identify factors influencing their decision to seek treatment. Method:This study utilized secondary data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (D