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September 19, 2025International Journal of Older People NursingOpen Access

Caregiver Burden and the Related Factors Among Family Caregivers of Older Persons With Schizophrenia: A Mixed Methods Study

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MJMakanjuola Osuolale JohnWCWinnie Baphumelele Cele

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Overview

Mixed methods analysis reveals caregiver burden prominently linked to psychological factors and sociodemographics.

Key Points

  • Severe caregiver burden affects over half of family caregivers, significantly tied to depression and anxiety.
  • Findings indicate that older age and specific living arrangements are linked to reduced caregiver burden.
  • Qualitative data highlights financial strain and emotional distress as critical challenges for family caregivers.
  • The study calls for increased psychological support for caregivers, especially women aged 53–64 years.

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John et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d437f0713b0b5dfea77637https://doi.org/10.1111/opn.70047
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