Effects of community-based rehabilitation on caregivers of people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia in the RISE trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health condition with high impact on those affected and their families. Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is a recommended treatment component for schizophrenia in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), as it seeks to address complex social, health and economic needs. There is little evidence on the effects of CBR on caregivers of people with schizophrenia. RISE, conducted in Ethiopia, was the first randomised controlled trial of CBR for schizophrenia in a low-income country. In this paper, we extend our previous examination of caregiver impact by (1) investigating the impact of CBR on caregiver stigma and burden, (2) assessing effect modification of outcomes, and (3) determining predictors of caregiver outcomes at 12 months.

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SUBMITTER: Dijkstra LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899427 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature