SELECTED FACTORS RELATED TO QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS IN COMMUNITY
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Objective: To examine the quality of life among caregivers of psychiatric patients and identify factors associated with their quality of life in the community.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 70 community-based caregivers of psychiatric patients diagnosed according to ICD-10 criteria. Data were collected using a three-part questionnaire: 1) demographic characteristics, 2) stress assessment, and 3) quality of life measurement. Content validity index was 0.97, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranging from 0.70 to 0.83. Statistical analyses included Pearson correlation, Chi-square test, and Phi and Cramer's V for relationship testing.
Results: The quality of life of caregivers of psychiatric patients was found to be at a moderate level (M = 88.76, SD = 12.61). Variables related to the quality of life of caregivers of psychiatric patients include: Income (r = .448**), Stress (r = -.267*), and type of psychiatric disorders (Phi and Cramer's V = .84) were significantly related to the quality of life at the .05 level.
Conclusion: This study provides valuable information for planning and developing effective approaches to promote quality of life among caregivers of psychiatric patients in the community. The focus should be on economic support, stress management, disease-specific education, and social support network development, which will help improve the quality of life of psychiatric patient caregivers in the community and contribute to high-quality and sustainable patient care.
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