ArticleJournal of intellectual disability research : JIDR2025
Factors Associated With Depression in Caregivers of Adults With Down Syndrome.
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- Caregiving for Adults With Down Syndrome: Caregiver Experiences and Support Needs.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2025Article
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backgroundFamily caregivers of those with developmental disabilities have higher rates of depression and anxiety compared with caregivers of those without development disability. Few studies have examined factors that contribute to caregiver depression, including the appraisal of caregiving responsibilities and the physical fitness and daily function of the care recipient. The purpose of this study was to identify intrapersonal (caregiver) and interpersonal (care recipient) factors associated with depressive symptoms in caregivers of adults with Down syndrome (DS).
methodsTwenty-four adults with DS participating in a 12-month physical activity trial completed physical fitness and function tests (VO
resultsAdults with DS were 23 ± 7.5 years, 58% female; caregivers were 54 ± 10 years, 100% female, 96% family members. Caregiver depressive symptoms were significantly associated with caregiving distress (p = 0.024) and caregiving QoL (r = -0.58, p = 0.003). Hand grip strength of care recipients was inversely correlated with caregiver depressive symptoms (r = -0.45, p = 0.03), but other assessments of physical function and ADL were not associated with caregiver depressive symptoms.
conclusionsCaregiver depressive symptoms were related to modifiable factors related to the caregiver and care recipient. Intervening to improve caregiving appraisal and functional strength of the care recipient may positively impact caregiver mental health.
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