Psychological wellbeing among carers of children and adolescents with physical disabilities in North-Eastern Tanzania-a cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Caring for physically disabled children, particularly in contexts where resources are often insufficient or absent, exposes primary carers to significant psychological strain. The lack of structured mechanisms to address this psychological burden poses a considerable threat to the wellbeing of both carers and the children with disabilities under their care. However, research on the psychological wellbeing of carers in Tanzania is scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the psychological wellbeing and symptoms of anxiety and depression, along with associated factors, of carers of children, and adolescents with physical disabilities in the Kilimanjaro region.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from November 2020 to June 2021 in the Kilimanjaro region, inv

SUBMITTER: Swai EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11497636 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature