Exploring Perceived Impact of Caregiving and Coping Strategies Adopted by Family Caregivers of People with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Autor/inn/en	Mbadugha, Chisom Joy; Ogbonnaya, Ngozi Phoebe; Iheanacho, Peace Njideka; Omotola, Ngozi Joy; Ogbonna, Pleasure Nwakaego; Anetekhai, Chinenye Juliet
Titel	Exploring Perceived Impact of Caregiving and Coping Strategies Adopted by Family Caregivers of People with Schizophrenia: A Qualitative Study in Enugu, South East Nigeria
Quelle	In: Qualitative Research Journal, 23 (2023) 3, S.338-353 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Mbadugha, Chisom Joy)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1443-9883
DOI	10.1108/QRJ-06-2022-0082
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Caregivers; Coping; Schizophrenia; Family Programs; Social Support Groups; Experience; Stress Variables; Family Role; Nigeria + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Bewältigung; Schizophrenie; Family program; Familienprogramm; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Erfahrung
Abstract	Purpose: Schizophrenia, a chronic mental disorder, poses enormous threat to the individual, family and society. The advent of deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill transferred the burden of care to families especially close relatives. Few studies have described the families' subjective views in this context. Hence, this study aimed to explore impacts of caregiving and coping strategies for family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Enugu, South East Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive qualitative design was employed, and 14 family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia attending federal neuropsychiatric hospital Enugu were purposively selected. A semi-structured interview guide was used to generate information, and the transcribed data were content analyzed using a thematic approach. Findings: Three major themes and 16 subthemes were derived to reflect the perceived impact of caregiving and coping strategies of family caregivers, which include burden of care (physical-self neglect, ill health, sleep deprivation; psychological-gross irritability, ruminations; social-stigmatization, social restrictions, diminished connections, reduced productivity); positive aspects (heightened understanding; empathetic attitude, strengthened ties) and adaptive resources (acceptance, optimism, social support, spiritual devotion). Originality/value: Family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia experience bio-psychosocial burden as a result of caregiving. Coping with challenges of caregiving can prevent distress and burnout. Hence, there is need for mental health professionals to recognize caregivers as person in need of emotional and practical support and care for the mentally ill in the context of a family-centered approach. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01