Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Perceived Social Support and Burden among Caregivers of Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross‐Sectional Study
A. Mathew, H.A. Khadilkar, B.B. Chavan, Kedar Nemivant, A.V. Gaikwad and S.V. Gosavi
Page: 378-382 | Received 25 Mar 2024, Published online: 10 May 2024
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Abstract
Despite the critical role of caregivers of cancer patients in the care continuum, their needs and experiences are often overlooked or under‐addressed in clinical practice and research. While numerous studies have investigated the psycho social impact of cancer on patients, relatively few have focused specifically on the experiences of caregivers. Hospital based cross sectional study was conducted among 130 caregivers of cancer patients admitted in the cancer wards of a tertiary care hospital. pre‐structured, pre‐tested questionnaire was used to collect the data from the selected caregivers of cancer patients who met the inclusion criteria. The assessment of caregivers’ burden was using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and perceived social support using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. On analysis pearson’s correlation was done between Zarit burden score and perceived social support score. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was done to determine the factors associated with caregiver burden and perceived social support. 62% of the caregivers of cancer patients had mild to medium perceived social support and 63% had moderate to severe burden. Age of caregiver, stage of cancer, duration of treatment, type of treatment and type of family was significantly associated with perceived social support. Stage of cancer, type of treatment and type of family was significantly associated with burden of caregivers. The perceived social support and burden of caregivers were negatively correlated (r=0.73). By identifying predictors of burden and social support, healthcare providers can develop tailored interventions to support caregivers effectively, ultimately improving the quality of care for cancer patients.
How to cite this article:
A. Mathew, H.A. Khadilkar, B.B. Chavan, Kedar Nemivant, A.V. Gaikwad and S.V. Gosavi. Perceived Social Support and Burden among Caregivers of Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross‐Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.6.378.382
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.6.378.382