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Experiences of family members caring for a sibling with mental illness in Giyani, Limpopo.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- A qualitative meta-analysis on the lived experience of siblings of persons with mental illness.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Perceptions of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses Regarding the Needs of Family Members Caring for People Living With Mental Illness: A Qualitative Study in Lobatse, Botswana.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing · 2026Article
- What if I die? Existential crises when caring for persons with severe mental disorders in rural South Africa.PLOS mental health · 2026Article
- Psychosocial Interventions for Families Caring for Mental Health Care Users: A Nominal Group Technique.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing · 2025Article
- Exploring the needs of family caregivers of people living with mental illness: a qualitative study in Lobatse, Botswana.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- The needs of family members caring for people living with mental illness: An integrated review.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2025Review
- Healthcare needs and expectations of family members caring for mental healthcare users in South Africa.Curationis · 2024Article
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- The lifeworld of families of mental health care users in rural South Africa: A phenomenological study.The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa · 2024Article
- Health effects of caregiving and coping with severe mental disorders: A caregivers' experience.The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa · 2024Article
- Experiences of family members caring for a sibling with mental illness in Giyani, Limpopo.Curationis · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundMental illness is a serious condition affecting the diagnosed individual and all family members. Family members caring for a sibling with mental illness encounter severe challenges, which, if unresolved, becomes a burden they carry for the rest of their lives.
objectivesThe purpose of the study was to describe family members' experiences caring for a sibling with mental illness in Giyani.
methodA qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used. Eight family members caring for a sibling with mental illness were purposively sampled. Data were collected through in-depth phenomenological interviews, and data were analysed using thematic coding, and an external coder was consulted.
resultsThe study's findings revealed that family members caring for a sibling with mental illness experienced significant challenges. The three themes that emerged after data analysis were the following: caring for a sibling with mental illness was an overwhelming experience; family members experience emotional instability as a result of caring for their sibling with mental illness and family members need support in caring for their sibling with mental illness.
conclusionThe findings indicated that family members need support in caring for a sibling with mental illness. Family members would cope better with support from extended family, healthcare professionals in mental health and the community; this will reduce the burden of caring for a sibling with mental for family members. Furthermore, the availability of resources can assist in facilitating family members' mental health.Contribution: This study could make an impact in psychiatric nursing practice, nursing education in promotion of support for family members for a sibling with mental illness.
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