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Predictor of depression and anxiety among caregivers of hospitalized patients with mental illness

Abd Alhadi Hasan (Abd Alhadi Hasan is Associate Professor based at Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Department, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Amal Alsulami (Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing Sciences College of Nursing, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia)

Mental Health and Social Inclusion

ISSN: 2042-8308

Article publication date: 9 January 2024

Issue publication date: 2 December 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The study aims to identify the predictors of depression and anxiety among carers of hospitalized patients with mental illness in Eradah Complex for Mental Health Hospital.

Design/methodology/approach

A descriptive correlational study design was conducted using a convenient sample of family carers of patients with mental illness (N = 216). The study used the Beck Depression Inventory and Anxiety Inventory scales.

Findings

The results of regression models revealed that the socio-demographic characteristics of the family carers showed that age is a statistically significant predictor of family carers depression and anxiety scores. In addition, the age of the family carers explained 36% of the variance in the family carers depression and anxiety scores, while marital status explained 64% of the total variance in the family carers’ depression and anxiety scores. Furthermore, having received support in caring significantly predicted depression and anxiety scores, and this was the case for occupation status and being diagnosed with any form of chronic illness.

Practical implications

Based on the findings of this study, the authors opine that evaluations of carers’ cognitive strategies and social support are needed to determine the risk of depression in carers of mental patients.

Originality/value

This study is the one of the limited studies conducted in Saudi Arabia to identify predictor of depression and anxiety among caregivers of hospitalized patients with mental illness. The study has used a validated scales to assess the main study outcomes.

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Citation

Hasan, A.A. and Alsulami, A. (2024), "Predictor of depression and anxiety among caregivers of hospitalized patients with mental illness", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 28 No. 5, pp. 780-791. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-08-2023-0083

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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