Determinant Factors of Stress in Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia: Cross-Sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Caregiver stress in schizophrenia is linked to burden, stigma, and low knowledge. Enhancing social support and coping strategies is crucial for caregiver well-being and care continuity.
Area Of Science
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Caregiver Support
Background
- Caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia experience significant psychological and emotional burdens.
- Chronic caregiving stress is associated with adverse mental health outcomes like depression and anxiety.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess stress levels among caregivers of schizophrenia patients.
- To identify key determinants contributing to caregiver stress.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 110 female caregivers in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Validated questionnaires measured stress levels and related factors.
- Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and partial least squares structural equation modeling.
Main Results
- Caregiving burden, stigma, and limited knowledge were positively correlated with caregiver stress.
- Social support demonstrated a strong negative association with stress, highlighting its protective role.
- Significant associations were found between stress and age, education, burden, knowledge, coping strategies, treatment nonadherence, and stigma.
Conclusions
- Targeted interventions should focus on enhancing social support, reducing stigma, and strengthening caregiver coping capacities.
- Empowering caregivers through support systems and education can alleviate stress and improve care continuity.
- Addressing these factors is essential for mitigating the psychological toll and sustaining caregiver well-being.
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