Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Depressive Disorders: Etiology01:27

Depressive Disorders: Etiology

441
Depressive disorders result from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, each contributing uniquely to the development and persistence of the condition. Understanding these factors provides critical insight into the multifaceted nature of depression.
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
441
Depression: Overview01:18

Depression: Overview

781
Depression is a prevalent mental illness marked by persistent sadness and lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities. It can take several forms, including major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar I and II disorders. Symptoms range from emotional changes like chronic worry to physical changes like sleep disturbances and suicidal thoughts. From a neurobiological perspective, depression is believed to be triggered by abnormalities in the brain's prefrontal cortex,...
781
Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia01:27

Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia

649
Depressive disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by pervasive feelings of sadness, diminished pleasure in life, and a significant impact on daily functioning. These conditions are most prevalent in individuals during their 30s and affect women at twice the rate of men. Contrary to popular belief, younger individuals are generally more susceptible to these disorders than older adults. Two key types of depressive disorders include Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and...
649
Long-term Depression01:05

Long-term Depression

33.1K
Long-term depression, or LTD, is one of the ways by which synaptic plasticity—changes in the strength of chemical synapses—can occur in the brain. LTD is the process of synaptic weakening that occurs over time between pre and postsynaptic neuronal connections. The synaptic weakening of LTD works in opposition to synaptic strengthening by long-term potentiation (LTP) and together are the main mechanisms that underlie learning and memory.
33.1K
Long-term Depression01:03

Long-term Depression

3.1K
Long-term depression, or LTD, is one of the ways by which synaptic plasticity—changes in the strength of chemical synapses—can occur in the brain. LTD is the process of synaptic weakening that occurs over time between pre and postsynaptic neuronal connections. The synaptic weakening of LTD works in opposition to synaptic strengthening by long-term potentiation (LTP) and together are the main mechanisms that underlie learning and memory.
Calcium Ion Concentration Mechanism
If over...
3.1K
Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects01:29

Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects

282
Self-discrepancy theory explains how people compare their actual self to their ideal and ought selves and how mismatches between these self-guides can lead to emotional distress. Developed by E. Tory Higgins, the theory distinguishes among three components of self-concept: the actual self, the ideal self, and the ought self. These refer respectively to how individuals perceive themselves, how they aspire to be, and how they believe they are obligated to be. Emotional well-being, self-esteem,...
282

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Self-Reported Visual Difficulty and Depressive Symptoms in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older in Peru.

Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society·2026
Same author

Relationship between physical disability and satisfaction with medical care and health facility infrastructure in Peru.

Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)·2026
Same author

Access to medicines and patient satisfaction in healthcare facilities: A cross-sectional study of a Peruvian population-based survey.

Medwave·2024
Same author

[Disability and participation in active leisure activities: results from a Chilean population-based survey].

Cadernos de saude publica·2024
Same author

[Head of household disability can increase household food insecurity: an analysis of a Colombian population survey].

Cadernos de saude publica·2024
Same author

Occupational risk perception and its associated factors among nurses and physicians in Peruvian health facilities.

Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMT·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

858

Do Caregivers Decrease Depression in People With Disabilities? Cross-Sectional Analysis of a Chilean Population-Based

Claudia Andrea Ramos-Carrillo1, Maria Fernanda Torres-Marocho1, J Jhonnel Alarco1

  • 1Disability Epidemiology Research Group (EpiDIS), School of Medicine, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru.

Thescientificworldjournal
|October 9, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Caregiver assistance was not linked to lower depression rates in all individuals with disabilities. However, for those with severe disabilities, caregiver support was associated with a 27% reduction in depression prevalence.

Keywords:
caregiversdepressiondisabled personssurveys and questionnairesvulnerable populations

More Related Videos

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
07:57

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats

Published on: February 22, 2018

22.0K
A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
06:15

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

Published on: July 10, 2017

13.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

858
A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
07:57

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats

Published on: February 22, 2018

22.0K
A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
06:15

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

Published on: July 10, 2017

13.4K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Caregiver assistance is often presumed to benefit the mental health of individuals with disabilities.
  • However, empirical evidence from population-based studies on this association, particularly concerning depression, is limited.
  • This study addresses this gap by examining caregiver support and depression in a Chilean population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between caregiver assistance and depression among individuals with disabilities in Chile.
  • To determine if disability severity modifies this relationship.
  • To inform healthcare policies regarding support for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized secondary data from the 2015 Second National Study on Disability (ENDISC II) in Chile.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 2610 individuals with disabilities.
  • Assessed physician-diagnosed depression as the primary outcome and caregiver assistance as the main exposure, adjusting for confounders.

Main Results:

  • Overall, caregiver assistance showed no significant association with depression in the general sample of individuals with disabilities.
  • Stratified analysis revealed a significant finding: caregiver assistance was linked to a 27% lower prevalence of depression among individuals with severe disabilities (PR = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.59-0.89).
  • This association remained significant after adjusting for potential confounding factors.

Conclusions:

  • Caregiver assistance appears to be a protective factor against depression for individuals with severe disabilities in Chile.
  • Findings underscore the importance of robust formal and informal caregiving systems for this population.
  • Healthcare policies should prioritize strengthening caregiving support to improve mental health outcomes for individuals with severe disabilities.