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Coping strategies of family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Iran: A cross-sectional survey.
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ABSTRACT: Objectives
This study aimed to identify coping strategies used by family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and their determinants.Methods
This was a descriptive correlational study. Participants were 225 family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia who were referred to the psychiatric clinic at one large teaching referral hospital in Iran. They were selected through purposive sampling method. Data collection tools were demographic and clinical data form, the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Family Coping Questionnaire (FCQ).Results
The score of caregiver burden was 65.14?±?9.17. Of 225 family caregivers, 23.11% used an avoiding coping strategy. There was a significant relationship between caregiver burden and coping strategies (P?P?ConclusionFamily caregivers of patients with schizophrenia experience a high level of burden, which can put them at risk of using maladaptive coping strategies. Mental health professionals should plan programs that support both family caregivers and patients in clinical and community settings.
SUBMITTER: Rahmani F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6608655 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Coping strategies of family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Iran: A cross-sectional survey.
International journal of nursing sciences 20190308 2
<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aimed to identify coping strategies used by family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and their determinants.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a descriptive correlational study. Participants were 225 family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia who were referred to the psychiatric clinic at one large teaching referral hospital in Iran. They were selected through purposive sampling method. Data collection tools were demographic and clinical data form, the Zarit Bur ...[more]
