Analysis of factors associated with the incidence of mental disorders in the working area of ​​the Banjarejo Community Health Center (UPTD Puskesmas), Madiun City.

Abstract

Introduction: Mental disorders are a public health problem that can be influenced by biological, psychological, social, and economic factors. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the severity of mental disorders in the working area of UPTD Puskesmas Banjarejo, Madiun City, in 2026. Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The population and sample consisted of 86 patients with mental disorders, determined using total sampling. The independent variables included genetics, age, sex, stress, marital status, and socioeconomic pressure, while the dependent variable was the severity of mental disorders. Analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: A total of 67 respondents (77.9%) experienced severe mental disorders and 19 respondents (22.1%) experienced mild mental disorders. There were significant relationships between stress (p = 0.033), marital status (p = 0.047), and socioeconomic pressure (p = 0.000) with the severity of mental disorders. No significant relationships were found between genetics (p = 0.371), age (p = 0.678), and sex (p = 0.123) with the severity of mental disorders. Conclusion: Stress, marital status, and socioeconomic pressure are associated with the severity of mental disorders, while genetics, age, and sex show no significant relationship.