Relationship between social support and family caregiver burden in schizophrenia patients

Authors

  • Dya Sustrami Department of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Ah Yusuf Department of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Rizki Fitryasari Department of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Ferry Efendi Department of Nursing, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Riski Firlana Aysha Department of Nursing, Hang Tuah College of Health Sciences, Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.Ind-S2-10

Abstract

Objective: To assess the impact of social support on family caregivers of schizophrenia patients.

Method: The cross-sectional, observational study was conducted at Menur Mental Health Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, from June to July 2021, and comprised family caregivers aged 20-60 years who lived with schizophrenia patients. Data was collected using the Indonesia version of Zarit Burden Interview and the social support questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.

Results: Of the 160 subjects, 87(54.4%) were males and 73(45.6%) were females, and 88(55%) were adults, while 36(22.5%) had duration of care >10 years. All the 160(100%) patients had been receiving regular treatment. There were 64(40%) respondents who reported having good social support. The correlation between social support and the family caregiver burden related to schizophrenia patients was significant (p< 0.05). 

Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between social support and burden on family caregivers of schizophrenia patients.

Keywords: Caregiver, Schizophrenia, Burden, Psychiatric, Ambulatory care.

Published

2023-02-01

How to Cite

Sustrami, D., Yusuf, A., Fitryasari, R., Efendi, F., & Aysha, R. F. (2023). Relationship between social support and family caregiver burden in schizophrenia patients. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(02), S42-S45. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.Ind-S2-10