Social Support In Relation To Quality Of Life among Caregivers of Drug Addicted People

Ahmad, Tabeer; Nabi, Aqueleem Un; Khan, Mohd. Ilyas

doi:10.25215/0304.139

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“… 27 Moreover, Ahmad et al revealed a significant positive relationship between social support and the quality of life among the caregivers of drug-addicted people. 33 Social relationships were among the most affected aspects of life in the whole family of addicted patients due to reduced opportunities for leisure activities, changes in family routines, and difficulties encountered in working and meeting their colleagues. 33 Moreover, some addicts and caregivers chose social isolation as a tool to safeguard their reputation in society by avoiding interaction and outreach, which can increase depression and the burden of caregiving.…”

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A Path Analysis Model Examining Factors Affecting the Caregiving Burden Experienced by the Family Caregivers of Drug Addicts in Egypt

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Background: Although the caregiving burden experienced by the family caregivers of drug addicts is receiving increased attention, there is still a need to study the possible predictors of the care burden, especially with the increasing numbers of addicts in Egypt and the important role of family caregivers in the support and treatment of addicts. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: This study was conducted at Minia Hospital for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, Egypt. Data was collected during interviews with addicts and their family caregivers. The caregiver burden was assessed using the Family Burden Interview Schedule (FBIS). The path analysis was used to assess the interrelationships between the burden and characteristics of addicts and caregivers. Results: Based on the results, 96.7% of addicts were males, and their mean age was 28.8 ± 8.1 years, while their caregivers aged 39.7 ± 10.4 years and included 58.7% males. The caregivers reported a severe burden of care which was predicted by the addict’s drug-related problems (B = 0.25, P = 0.0003), financial hardship (B = 0.46, P < 0.0001), and the caregiver’s occupation (B = -0.16, P = 0.017). Financial hardship had an indirect association with the burden of care (B = 0.06, P = 0.041) mediated through drug-related problems score, which was predicted by the severity of dependence, admission for treatment, and the level of social support. Conclusion: The burden of caring for addicts depends on patient-related problems, as well as caregivers’ situations and income. Strategies to provide social support, financial aid, and problem-solving skills should be provided to the addicts and their caregivers as a part of treatment programs to help reduce the caregiving burden.

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confidence: 99%