Table 2

Association between problems with bride price and mental health

Problems with bride priceNumber of respondentsSudden attacks of angerAnger attacks experienced as excessiveSevere psychological distress
YesYesK10≥30 (Yes)
Row % (n)Row % (n)Row % (n)
Not a problem15219.7 (30)32.9 50)10.5 (16)
A bit of a problem44234.4 (152)37.6 (166)10.2 (45)
Moderately serious problem36841.0 (151)58.2 (214)16.0 (59)
A serious/very serious problem23155.0 (127)61.9 (143)29.9 (69)
Total119338.6 (460)48.0 (573)15.8 (189)
p Values for χ2 tests<0.001<0.001<0.001
  • K10, Kessler-10 scale.