Psychotic experiences among informal caregivers: findings from 48 low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Informal caregivers may be at high risk for psychotic experiences (PE) due to caregiving related stress, sleep issues, or other potential mechanisms, but this has not been previously investigated in the general adult population. Thus, we examined the association between caregiving and PE, and its mediators, in a large sample of adults from 48 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

Cross-sectional, community-based data from the World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Survey were analyzed. Informal caregivers referred to those who provided help to a relative or friend (adult or child) in the past year, because this person has a long-term physical or mental illness or disability, or is getting old and weak. PE were assessed using the WHO Composite Intern

SUBMITTER: Koyanagi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9135104 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature