Sociodemographic, physical, and psychosocial characteristics of depressed and non-depressed family caregivers of stroke survivors

A variety of sociodemographic, physical, and psychosocial variables are linked to depressive behaviour in family caregivers. This study was conducted to determine the best predictors of caregiver depression at onset of the caregiver role among persons providing care to a stroke survivor. The relativ...

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Published in:Brain injury 2000-12, Vol.14 (12), p.1089-1100
Main Authors: GRANT, Joan S, BARTOLUCCI, Alfred A, ELLIOT, Timothy R, GIGER, Joyce Newman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living - psychology
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Caregivers - psychology
Depressive Disorder - diagnosis
Depressive Disorder - psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neurology
Personal Satisfaction
Risk Factors
Social Support
Stroke - psychology
Stroke Rehabilitation
Vascular diseases and vascular malformations of the nervous system
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Summary:A variety of sociodemographic, physical, and psychosocial variables are linked to depressive behaviour in family caregivers. This study was conducted to determine the best predictors of caregiver depression at onset of the caregiver role among persons providing care to a stroke survivor. The relative contributions of stroke survivor and caregiver sociodemographic characteristics, as well as caregiver general health, physical functioning, social support, life satisfaction, preparedness, and reaction in the prediction of depression status, were examined. A correlational study of 52 primary family caregivers of individuals who had a cerebrovascular accident was conducted. General health and physical functioning scales from the SF-36, and measures of caregiver social support, life satisfaction, preparedness, and reaction were used. Caregiver depression was best predicted by lower life satisfaction, lower physical functioning, and a lack of tangible social support.
ISSN:0269-9052
1362-301X
DOI:10.1080/02699050050203586