Determinant Factors of Stress in Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia face ongoing psychological and emotional burdens due to the chronic and relapsing nature of the disorder and the complexity of caregiving. Prolonged exposure to caregiving stress characterized by emotional exhaustion, role overload, and lack of social support has been consistently associated with poor mental health outcomes among caregivers, including depression and anxiety.

Objective

This study aimed to assess stress levels among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and identify the key determinants of caregiver stress.

Methods

This study used a cross-sectional survey that was conducted between June and August 2024 at the Labakkang District Health Center, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. A total of 110 female car

SUBMITTER: Syarif I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12244270 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature