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Caregiver strain, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of adult cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Family caregivers are essential to the care and support of adult cancer patients yet they often experience caregiver strain, anxiety and depression. Despite the psychological and emotional burden they endure, formal assessments of their mental health needs are seldom conducted. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of caregiver strain, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of adult cancer patients at a tertiary hospital in the Philippines. METHODS: This study included 346 family caregivers chosen through purposive sampling at the cancer centre of a tertiary hospital in the Philippines. It used the Modified Caregiver Strain Index-Pilipino version to identify cases of caregiver strain, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Pilipino version to identify cases of anxiety and depression. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics in frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: Among the family caregivers of adult cancer patients undergoing outpatient treatment at the cancer centre of a tertiary hospital in the Philippines, the prevalence of caregiver strain was 10%. Moreover, the prevalence of anxiety was 33%, and the prevalence of depression was 30%. CONCLUSION: Though the majority of family caregivers did not experience significant caregiver strain, anxiety or depression, a notable proportion still reported symptoms. These findings highlight the need for screening and monitoring of family caregivers so that targeted mental health interventions and support can be given to improve their well-being and caregiving capacity.
DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2025-005629
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacy
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415463289
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