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September 10, 2025BMJ Paediatrics OpenOpen Access

Understanding the caregiver experience: a cross-sectional study of caregiver burden among those caring for chronically ill children in Jordan

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LALina AlshadfanMDMohammad Ghassab DeamehAAAya Alhyary

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals caregiver burden linked to sociodemographic factors, suggesting need for support interventions.

Key Points

  • High caregiver burden among parents of chronically ill children, with 20.8% facing significant challenges.
  • Using the Zarit Burden Interview, 40.6% reported mild-to-moderate burden, indicating significant emotional and social stress.
  • Study engaged 352 caregivers with varying sociodemographic backgrounds to assess burden's nature and sources.
  • Addressing financial strain and enhancing school support can significantly improve caregiver well-being.

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Alshadfan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24009b210217d64798f52https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003610
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