Experience of burden of care among adult caregivers of elderly persons in Oyo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Ojifinni, Oludoyinmola Omobolade

doi:10.11604/pamj.2022.42.64.32715

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“…PHQ-9 was validated to be used for screening and diagnosis of depression in caregivers [ 31 ]; it was also validated in Ethiopia (Amharic version) with a reliability test of Cronbach’s alpha 0.89 [ 33 ]. ZBI was used to assess caregivers’ burden and translated into Amharic language and back to English to check its consistency by fluent English and Amharic speakers [ 34 ]. The clinical variables of patients were collected from patients’ health care profiles by prepared format based on the clinical variables that need to be collected.…”

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Prevalence of depression and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients, Sidama region Southern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

Demissie,

Balta

2024

BMC Nurs

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Background The effect of cancer diagnosis affects the psychological well-being of the caregivers of cancer patients and results in a risk of psychiatric morbidity. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients. Objective This study aimed to assess the magnitude of depression and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients. Methodology Hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients. The convenient sampling method used to recruit caregivers of cancer patients. The data was collected by using the Amharic version patient health questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the prevalence of depression and bivariable and multivariable regression models were used to determine the net effect of each independent variable on depression. Results The overall prevalence of depression among adult cancer patient caregivers was 54.1% (95% CI 47.6, 60.6). Household size < 3; (AOR = 4.5, 95% CI: 1.1–13), Monthly income < 600 (AOR = 2.8, 95% CI:2.5–15.9), Caring hours ≥ 9 (AOR = 9, 95% CI:4–21), Burden level ≥ 20 ;(AOR = 10.7, 95% CI:9.3–11.6) were independent factors of depression among primary caregivers of cancer patients. Conclusion The results of this study showed a higher prevalence of depressed symptoms among primary caregivers of cancer patients. Long caring hours, small household size, low-income level, and higher burden level were independent factors of caregiver depression, indicating the urgent necessity to investigate and deal with it through interdisciplinary approaches.

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Prevalence of depression and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients, Sidama region Southern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

Demissie,

Balta

2024

BMC Nurs

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“…The second part included the clinical and care-related factors that were assessed by a structured questionnaire. The third part included the outcome variable, which was assessed by a short form of Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) [ 17 ]. It has 12-item questionnaires, and they are defined subjectively.…”

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“…high caregiver burden when the caregiver scores > 10 and low caregiver burden when the caregiver scores < 10 from zerit questionnaire [ 17 ].…”

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Predictors of caregiver burden among primary caregivers of cancer patients at Hawassa oncology center Northern, Ethiopia, 2022: institution-based cross-sectional study

Ali,

Abraham,

Samuel

et al. 2023

BMC Prim. Care

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Background Approximately 60,960 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and more than 44,000 people die from it. Family caregivers face a range of difficulties because cancer affects many facets of life, such as nursing care, communication, financial issues, and emotional conflicts. Consequently, family caregivers are more susceptible to developing demanding physical and mental conditions. Despite these problems, cancer remains the most neglected and underfunded health problem in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the caregiver burden experienced by family caregivers of patients with cancer; as well as its associated factors. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study was employed among 347 family caregivers of cancer patients who attended Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Oncology Center from May 30 to July 30, 2022. The data were checked for completeness and consistency and then coded. The coded data were entered into Epi-data version 4.6 and then exported into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 for analysis. The caregiver’s burden was assessed by a short form of Zarit burden Interview. The explanatory variables, like clinical and care-related factors, were assessed by a structured questionnaire. Family caregivers’ perceptions of social support were assessed by the multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the strength of the association between outcome and explanatory variables. Each explanatory variable was entered separately in the bivariate analysis, and a variable with a p-value less than 0.25 goes further for multivariate analysis to control the possible confounding. The statistical significance of the factors influencing the outcome variable was declared in multivariate logistic regression analysis using an adjusted odds ratio at a 95% confidence interval when a p-value < 0.05. Results The response rate of the caregiver was 100%. This study reported that 66.6% (95% CI 61.5–71.5) of the caregivers had a high caregiver burden. Being female, caring hours, previous history of hospitalization, and sleeping hours were significantly associated with the caregiver’s burden. Conclusion In this finding, more than two-thirds of the caregivers had a higher caregiver burden. This suggested that there is a need to focus on and give more attention to caregivers to decrease their burden by including caregiver burden in routine nursing activities by the oncology unit, and further study should be done at the national level using other study designs.

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“…Despite the recognition of the importance of older individuals in society and the advocacy by scholars like Ojifinni and Uchendu (2022) and international organizations such as the United Nations (Yon et al, 2019), there are various factors that hinder the provision of adequate care for the elderly. Family dynamics play a crucial role in this regard, as studies show that retirees in Lagos state, especially those without surviving children, are more vulnerable to neglect and deprivation (Olasupo & Odunjo-Saka, 2021).…”

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Education as a Catalyst: Assessing the Influence of Advocacy Communication on Preventing Elder Abuse in South-West Nigeria

Adebayo¹,

Oyero²,

Oyesomi³

2023

Proceedings of SOCIOINT 2023- 10th International Conference on Education and Education of Social Sciences

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Elder abuse poses a significant challenge in Nigeria, particularly as the population of individuals aged 65 and above is expanding at a faster rate compared to other age groups. Despite Nigeria's strong emphasis on family values, many young people today struggle to provide support and care for the elderly. These senior citizens have made substantial contributions to society during their working years but find themselves dependent on government social assistance due to their inability to work and care for themselves adequately. Unfortunately, the government's legislation and initiatives to address the needs of the aging population remain insufficient. The study focuses on exploring the educational impact of advocacy communication in eradicating elder abuse, specifically in South-West Nigeria. It aims to understand how advocacy efforts can contribute to raising awareness, promoting education, and implementing preventive measures against elder abuse within the region. The study underscores the crucial role of education through advocacy communication in combating elder abuse. It highlights the need for the South-West Nigerian government to prioritize the safety and well-being of all citizens, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or age, through educational initiatives that address elder abuse. The study recommends identifying the complexities associated with existing approaches, acknowledging the inadequacies of current legal and policy measures, and fostering coordinated interagency efforts to effectively prevent the proliferation of elder abuse issues in Nigeria. By incorporating these educational insights, including awareness campaigns, training programs, and community engagement, South-West Nigeria can establish a comprehensive framework to combat elder abuse and promote a society that values and protects its elderly population.

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Experience of burden of care among adult caregivers of elderly persons in Oyo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 8 publications

References 33 publications

Prevalence of depression and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients, Sidama region Southern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

Prevalence of depression and associated factors among primary caregivers of adult cancer patients, Sidama region Southern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

Predictors of caregiver burden among primary caregivers of cancer patients at Hawassa oncology center Northern, Ethiopia, 2022: institution-based cross-sectional study

Education as a Catalyst: Assessing the Influence of Advocacy Communication on Preventing Elder Abuse in South-West Nigeria

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