Factors associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases

Toledano Toledano, Filiberto y Moral de la Rubia, José (2018) Factors associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases. BioPsychoSocial medicine, 12 (1). pp. 1-10. ISSN 1751-0759

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Background: Currently, information on factors associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases is unavailable, indicating a significant gap in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to identify the psychosocial and sociodemographic variables associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases. Methods: In 2018, a nonprobability sample of 446 family caregivers was recruited at the National Institute of Health in Mexico City. The participants completed a sociodemographic variable questionnaire, clinical questions, and 18 psychosocial assessment scales, including a scale to assess family caregiver anxiety. Results: Family caregiver anxiety was correlated with almost all psychosocial variables and one out of three clinical variables but with none of the sociodemographic variables. Furthermore, a multiple linear regression model with five psychosocial variables was established to predict family caregiver anxiety. Conclusions: Some psychosocial variables have effects on caregiver anxiety that are relevant for interventions. Clinical interventions should be implemented based on the psychosocial variables associated with family caregiver anxiety. Keywords: Family caregivers, Psychosocial factors, Family caregiver anxiety, Depression, Families, Pediatric chronic diseases, Family caregiver burden, Sociodemographic variables, Caregiver anxiety

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