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.
Authors
- Everlyn Tan Jaji
Institutions
- Ateneo de Zamboanga University (PH)
- Universidad de Zamboanga (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2025-005629
- Primary Topic
- Family Support in Illness
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00