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Predictors of depressive symptoms and physical health in caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia

Thunyadee, Chanya, Sitthimongkol, Yajai, Sangon, Sopin, Chai‐Aroon, Teradech, Hegadoren, Kathleen M.·2015·Nursing & Health Sciences

Abstract

This cross‐sectional study examined relationships among factors influencing caregiver burden, depressive symptoms, and physical health in family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia. Two hundred family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia completed standardized questionnaires related to depressive symptoms, physical health, perceptions of burden, coping, and social support. The results revealed that 19.5% of family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia experienced significant depressive symptoms and 65.5% perceived themselves in poor physical health. Burden, self‐controlling coping strategies, and physical health status were all independently predictive of depressive symptoms. Two emotion‐focused coping strategies (self‐controlling and escape‐avoidance) were independently predictive of caregiver burden. Only burden predicted physical health status. The findings suggest that health professionals who provide community care for those with schizophrenia need to consider the “unit of care” as the family rather than the individual. The health status of family caregivers should be routinely assessed. Individualized interventions to reduce family burden could include community‐based health professionals as well as trained community volunteers, opportunities for social interaction, and improving self‐care for all family members.

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Authors
Thunyadee, C., Sitthimongkol, Y., Sangon, S., Chai‐Aroon, T., & Hegadoren, K. M.
Affiliations
  • Mahidol University (TH)
  • University of Alberta (CA)
Corresponding author
Sitthimongkol, Yajai
Venue
Nursing & Health Sciences
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2015-06-17
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
412-419
ISSN
  • 1441-0745 (ISSN-L)
  • 1442-2018
OpenAlex
W2106865734
Cited by
58
References
37
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1
FWCI
5.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nursing and Health Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Thai Nursing Council and Midwifery
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
Keywords
family caregivers, schizophrenia, caregiver burden, depressive symptoms, physical health, coping strategies, emotion-focused coping, escape-avoidance, social support, community-based care, self-care
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Age Factors, Analysis of Variance, Cross-Sectional Studies, Depression, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Schizophrenia, Self Care, Severity of Illness Index, Sex Factors, Social Support, Stress, Psychological, Linear Models, Caregivers, Young Adult

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