Fangling Liang, Hui Du, Xin Liu, Mengyao Zheng, Changjiu He
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Abstract
ObjectiveFamily members bear a heavy burden when caring for those with schizophrenia. The present study examined the degree of caregiver burden and characteristics related to it among family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in Chinese urban settings.MethodsBetween August 2023 and June 2024, a cross-sectional study was conducted involving 401 family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia living in metropolitan settings. The following measures were administered: the Zarit Burden interview (ZBI), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), and Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ). Linear regression analyses were used to identify independent correlates of caregiver burden.ResultsFamily caregivers of persons with schizophrenia had an average ZBI score of 32.90(SD = 17.53) on a 0-88 scale, with the majority (80.0%) reporting moderate caregiver burden (scores of 21-39). Independent correlates of caregiver burden were the person with schizophrenia's marital status (not married), impulsive or aggressive conduct in the previous year, the caregiver's physical health (poor), and not having multiple caregivers.ConclusionsFamily caregivers of persons with schizophrenia experience a moderate level of caregiver burden. To lessen the psychological suffering of and strain on caregivers, it is important to intervene early on impulsive and aggressive conduct of persons with schizophrenia, effectively treat physical health problems of caregivers, and provide support and practical assistance to those caring for persons with schizophrenia.
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The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine (IJPM) bridges the gap between clinical psychiatry research and primary care clinical research. Providing a forum for addressing: The relevance of psychobiological, psychological, social, familial, religious, and cultural factors in the development and treatment of illness; the relationship of biomarkers to psychiatric symptoms and syndromes in primary care...