Investigation of the Effect of Self-Efficacy Levels of Caregiver Family Members of the Individuals With Schizophrenia on Burden of Care
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Material and method
This descriptive and correlational study uses a population of caregiving family members of individuals with schizophrenia who are either followed-up at home or hospitalized, and who were diagnosed with schizophrenia (according to DSM-IV diagnosis criteria) between November 15, 2010 and May 30, 2011. No sampling was performed on the study population. The study began with 69 family members that provide care for their individuals with schizophrenia, however 7 of the caregivers were not able to
Results
Looking at the descriptive characteristics of the caregivers involved in this study, the average age of caregivers was 41.59 ± 13. A total of 45.2% were females, 19.4% were patients' mothers, 64.5% were married, and 43.5% were unemployed due to their role as caregivers (Table 1).
Examining the descriptive characteristics of patients, their average age was 35.93 ± 14.40, and their disease duration was 9.16 ± 7.74 years. A total of 77.4% of the patients were male, 25.8% were single, 51.6% had graduated
Discussion
Exposure to aggression, behavioral disorders, refusing medications, and an inability to communicate effectively with patients are among the most common challenges faced by caregivers. The studies conducted in Turkey indicate that both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia have a significant impact on the caregiver's perceived burden.
A study by Tel and Terakye (2000) stated that all of the relatives of individuals with schizophrenia experience challenges in patient care.
Başıbüyük (2004)
Result and suggestions
This study attempted to determine the effect of self-efficacy on burden of care in caregiver family members whose patients have schizophrenia. The results of this study indicate that caregivers bear higher levels of burden, are exposed to the most aggression, have moderate levels of self-efficacies, and have decreased burdens of care as their self-efficacy levels increase.
Based on these results, the following recommendations are suggested:
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The following strategies should be implemented for
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