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ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2024

Depression and anxiety status among informal caregivers of patients with cancer treated at selected tertiary hospitals in Nepal.

Bed Prakash Sharma, Md Imdadul Haque, Md Biplob Hossain, Rebeka Jesmin Sarker, Ebney Sunjida Abedin, Md Shahinuzzaman, Kazi Saifuddin, Russell Kabir, Abm Alauddin Chowdhury

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Bed Prakash SharmaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Imdadul HaqueDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md Biplob HossainDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rebeka Jesmin SarkerDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ebney Sunjida AbedinDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md ShahinuzzamanDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Life and Earth Science, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Kazi SaifuddinDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Life and Earth Science, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Russell KabirDepartment of Public Health and Biostatistics, School of Allied Health, Anglia Ruskin University, Essex, UK.
Abm Alauddin ChowdhuryDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Daffodil International University · BDAnglia Ruskin University · GBGopalganj Science and Technology University · BDJagannath University · BD

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Abstract

Objective: Cancer is a major cause of death globally, and places a substantial burden on both patients and their caregivers. Frequent stress among caregivers often affects their mental well-being. This study was aimed at assessing anxiety and depression levels among informal caregivers of patients with cancer treated at selected tertiary hospitals in Nepal. An additional aim was to identify socio-demographic factors associated with these mental health outcomes. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 383 informal caregivers were surveyed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Statistical analyses, including descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression, were conducted to explore associations with socio-demographic variables. Results: The mean age of participants was 36.1 ± 13.1 years, and 56.1% were 12-36 years old. Most participants were married (81.5%), were unemployed (66.6%), and had primary to secondary education (66.6%). The prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety (52%) and depression (45%) among caregivers was notable. Caregivers of patients treated at non-governmental hospitals were six times more likely (OR 6.3, 95% CI: [3.62-10.95], Conclusion: People who take care of patients with cancer in Nepal often feel substantial stress. Determining the causes of these feelings can aid in the creation of programs to support caregivers' mental health. Caring for mental well-being among caregivers is critical to achieving better cancer care and quality of life.

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AnxietyCancerCaregiversDepressionNepalTertiary hospital

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