Exploring the needs of family caregivers of people living with mental illness: a qualitative study in Lobatse, Botswana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders significantly contribute to the global disease burden and are a leading cause of disability worldwide. 57.8 million adults deal with some form of mental condition. Family caregivers play a crucial role in supporting people living with mental illness (PLWMI), but their own well-being is often impacted. When a family member has a mental illness, caregivers often feel solely responsible for various aspects, significantly increasing the burden of caregiving. This study aimed to explore and describe the needs of family caregivers of people living with mental illness in Lobatse.

Methods

The study used an exploratory, descriptive, contextual qualitative design to explore and describe the needs of family members caring for relatives diagnosed with mental

SUBMITTER: Sakwape K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834672 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature