Mexican American caregivers’ coping efficacy

García, Jorge I. Ramírez; Hernández, Brenda; Dorian, Marina

doi:10.1007/s00127-008-0420-3

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“…The findings revealed that the family caregivers of relatives with schizophrenia underwent major psychological distress. This was consistent with the findings of similar studies that confirmed that family caregivers experienced substantial stress and burden related to care giving (Awad & Voruganti 2008, GJI et al 2009, Yusuf et al 2009, Mizuno et al 2013). The literature suggests that a chronic illness of a family member can result in strain for the caregiver due to the difficult tasks of constantly caring for another person (Brady & McCain 2004, Ganguly et al 2010.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Schizophrenia: its psychological effects on family caregivers

Riley-McHugh¹,

Brown²,

Lindo

2016

IJANS

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Purpose: Caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia experience moderate to severe caregiver burden and are at risk for developing mental disorders. This study explores the psychological effects and coping strategies of family caregivers of relatives diagnosed with schizophrenia in the developing world. Methods: This qualitative study used the register of a community mental health clinic at a Jamaican hospital to purposively select and recruit five primary family caregivers of clients diagnosed with schizophrenia (based on the DSM IV). Consenting participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results: Four of the five caregivers studied were females. Participants were either parents (4) or siblings (1) of the client diagnosed with schizophrenia and aged 42 -57years. Participants experienced feelings of anger, sadness, loss of libido, loss of appetite and depression. They expressed feelings of fear, guilt, stigma and stress related to financial responsibilities in caring for their relatives. Coping mechanisms included social support from family members and their strong faith in God. Conclusion: Participants reported experiencing major psychological distress and ineffective coping. Community based management of individuals with schizophrenia should include strategies to support family caregivers.

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Schizophrenia: its psychological effects on family caregivers

Riley-McHugh¹,

Brown²,

Lindo

2016

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“…A multicultural study of family caregiving found that 75% of Latinos and 60% of African Americans lived with their families, compared to 30% of European American patients with severe mental illness (Guarnaccia, ). Studies have consistently found that a majority of Latinos of Mexican origin with schizophrenia live with family members in the community (Barrio, Yamada, Hough, et al., ; Jenkins & Schumacher, ; Kopelowicz, Zarate, Gonzalez Smith, Mintz, & Liberman, ; Magaña, Ramírez García, Hernández, & Cortez, ; Ramírez García, Hernández, & Dorian, ). These findings exemplify the caregiving ideology within ethnic cultures that reflects adaptive attributions and expectations regarding the loved one's illness (Guarnaccia, ; Pickett, Cook, & Heller, ).…”

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Hope and Burden among Latino Families of Adults with Schizophrenia

2013

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This study examined hope and family burden among Latino families of individuals with schizophrenia. The sample consisted of 54 family members, one family member per outpatient adult recruited from public mental health programs in a diverse urban community. Hierarchical linear regression analyses were used to test the hypothesis that the family member’s increased hope for the patient’s future would be associated with decreased family burden beyond effects explained by the patient’s length of illness and severity of symptoms. Results supported the study hypothesis. Family hope for the patient’s future was associated with four of five types of family burden. Findings point to the prominent role of hope as a source of resilience for Latino families dealing with severe mental illness of a loved one.

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“…Thus, family involvement in medication use may be a protective factor for adherence (Lanouette et al, 2009). Further, these findings point to the importance of families regarding adherence and may be particularly relevant for Latinos with serious mental illness, who are more likely to live with their family than other groups (Barrio et al, 2003; Ramírez García et al, 2009). …”

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Families and medication use and adherence among Latinos with schizophrenia

Hernández

Barrio

2016

Journal of Mental Health

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Background Medication nonadherence among Latinos with schizophrenia represents a significant treatment obstacle. Although some studies have examined patient and family perceptions of adherence, few have examined these perceptions together. However, such knowledge can provide a deeper understanding of how family processes may contribute to or impede adherence among underserved groups such as Latinos. Aims This study explored perceptions of medication and adherence among Latinos with schizophrenia and key family members. Method Purposive sampling was used to collect data from 34 participants: 14 patients with schizophrenia receiving community-based mental health services in an urban public setting and 20 key family members. Informed by grounded theory, semistructured interviews were analyzed by bilingual–bicultural team members. Results Salient themes emerged indicating facilitators of and obstacles to medication use. Specifically, challenges centered on medication side effects, autonomy and choice, and illness insight, whereas facilitators focused on family support and holistic views of treatment and empowerment. Conclusions Because the majority of Spanish-speaking Latinos with schizophrenia live with family, it is important to examine family factors that may influence medication use. Findings suggest that patient and family perceptions of medication should be examined as part of the treatment process, particularly regarding issues of autonomy and choice.

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Mexican American caregivers’ coping efficacy

Abstract: Caregivers' coping efficacy has heuristic value for research on the alleviation of caregiver psychological distress and the promotion of family caregiver behaviors associated with a benign course of illness.

Cited by 19 publications

References 68 publications

Schizophrenia: its psychological effects on family caregivers

Schizophrenia: its psychological effects on family caregivers

Hope and Burden among Latino Families of Adults with Schizophrenia

Families and medication use and adherence among Latinos with schizophrenia

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