Caregiver strain, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of adult cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines

Though the majority of family caregivers did not experience significant caregiver strain, anxiety or depression, a notable proportion still reported symptoms. These findings highlight the need for screening and monitoring of family caregivers so that targeted mental health interventions and support can be given to improve their well-being and caregiving capacity.

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BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
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2025-10-22
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https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005629
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Family Support in Illness
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Caregiver strain, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of adult cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines

Everlyn Tan Jaji
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
Family Support in Illness
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Caregiver strain, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of adult cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines

Everlyn Tan Jaji
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Abstract

Though the majority of family caregivers did not experience significant caregiver strain, anxiety or depression, a notable proportion still reported symptoms. These findings highlight the need for screening and monitoring of family caregivers so that targeted mental health interventions and support can be given to improve their well-being and caregiving capacity.

BMJ Supportive & Palliative CareVol. 16(1)
Ateneo de Zamboanga University (PH), Universidad de Zamboanga (PH)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Family Support in Illness
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