Analysis of the Association Between Psychosocial Stressors and Depression Among Family Caregivers of Individuals With Young-Onset Dementia and Late-Onset Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research on caregiver depression has mainly focused on caregivers of late-onset dementia (LOD), whereas studies involving young-onset dementia (YOD) remain limited. This study aimed to examine the associations between psychosocial stressors and depression among YOD and LOD caregivers in Japan.

Methods

A total of 1798 questionnaires were distributed to family caregivers affiliated with 214 organisations, including dementia family associations and care facilities. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and their associations with psychosocial stressors was analysed through multiple regression analysis both in the dementia onset group and in the total sample.

Results

Of the 380 respondent

SUBMITTER: Maeda Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680927 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature