Social support and psychological distress among family caregivers of palliative patients at two rural hospitals in Malawi: a cross-sectional study
This study reveals a substantial burden of psychological distress among informal caregivers of palliative patients in rural Malawi, with notable differences in social support based on gender and geographic location. To better support these caregivers, community-based programs that promote social connectedness are recommended, alongside the routine screening for psychological distress within palliative care services.
Authors
- Prosper Lutala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2220-590X)
- Ian Matandika (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9459-8848)
- Modai Mnenula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2318-1839)
Institutions
- Kamuzu Central Hospital (MW)
- Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (MW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Palliative Care
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01940-x
- Primary Topic
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00