Significant Burden and Psychological Distress Among Caregivers of Children With Nephrotic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) follows a chronic course in most children. However, little is known about the psychosocial burden of NS on the caregivers despite evidence that caregiver burden or impairment in their well-being may alter the outcome of chronic childhood illnesses.

Objectives

To determine the frequency and predictors of significant caregiver burden and psychological distress among caregivers of children with NS.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Setting

Two pediatric nephrology clinics in Lagos, Nigeria.

Patients

We included primary caregivers of children with idiopathic NS for at least 6 months.

Measurements

The primary outcomes were psychological distress and significant caregiver burden among caregivers.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Esezobor CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6950537 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature