Caregiving Burden and Coping Strategies Among Informal Caregivers of Cancer Patients in Nigeria: From Duty to Distress.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims at determining the caregiving burden and the coping strategies adopted by informal caregivers of patients with cancer in tertiary health facilities in Enugu state.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 105 informal caregivers of cancer patients in tertiary health facilities in Enugu State using interviewer-administered questionnaires over 6 weeks. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27 and Chi square test of statistical significance was used to determine factors associated with caregiving burden and coping strategies.

Results

The majority (27.6%) of caregivers were aged 41-50 years and females (62.9%). More than half (56.2) were not involved in the patients' Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The most commonly utilize

SUBMITTER: Eze NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021601 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature