Determinants of Burden in Family Caregivers of Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review

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  • DSDya Sustrami
    Dya Sustrami
  • AYAh Yusuf
    Ah Yusuf
  • RFRizki Fitryasari
    Rizki Fitryasari
  • ASA.V. Sri Suhardiningsih
    A.V. Sri Suhardiningsih
  • HAHidayat Arifin
    Hidayat Arifin
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Abstract
The current systematic review was performed to determine the specific burdens placed on families of individuals with schizophrenia. Scopus, PubMed, and CINAHL databases were searched, resulting in 21 articles that met inclusion criteria. Results showed that treatment of individuals with schizophrenia poses a burden on families. Most caregivers experienced emotional and financial problems that affected their quality of life. Influencing factors in caregivers were age, sex, educational level, family status, income, time spent with the individual per day, knowledge regarding schizophrenia, attitude, and psychological stress. Influencing factors in individuals with schizophrenia were age, sex, severity of illness, social function, and treatment adherence. Environmental factors were stigma, social support, and professional support from health care providers. Family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia need to be empowered to improve resilience and acceptance in caring for these individuals. [ Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61 (2), 38–43.]

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