FAMILY BURDEN PERCEIVED BY PRIMARY CARE-GIVER OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.
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Keywords
Caregiver, Perceived burden, Substance use, Zarit Burden scale
Abstract
Objective: To assess the family burden perceived by the primary caregivers of individuals with substance use disorder.
Study Design and Duration: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital, Dow Medical College, Department of Psychiatry, Karachi, durig the period April 1, 2023–September 30, 2023.
Methodology: To evaluate the burden caregivers were bearing, the Zarit Burden Interview was given to them. The diagnosis of substance use disorder was made under the ICD-10 criteria. A sample size of 180 caregivers was calculated through a standard formula. The sampling technique was nonprobability consecutive samplings. Ethical approval was sought before the commencement of the study.
Results: The participants' mean age was 39.36 +/- 12.70 years. Among all participants 96 (53.3%) were males and 84 (46.7%) were females. The relationship of caregivers with patients was wife 54 (30.0%), Son 33 (18.3%), Brother 29 (16.1%), Father 34 (18.9%), Sister 13 (7.2%), Mother 17 (9.4%). The perceived burden by a caregiver was Little or no burden 20.0%, Mild to moderate burden at 20.0%, moderate to severe burden at 40.0%, and severe burden as 20.0% as per Zarit Burden scale. Type of substance used, Relationship of the caregiver with the patient, and Gender of the caregiver were significantly related to the perceived burden by the caregiver having a P value of less than 0.05.
Conclusion: Looking at the findings of our study, it could be concluded that substance dependence was associated with a substantial burden for the caregiver.
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Dr. Muhammad Ilyas Jat
MBBS, FCPS. Assistant Professor Psychiatry, Dr. AQ Khan Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
Dr. Muhammad Tarique Arain
MBBS, FCPS. Assistant Professor Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Ruth KM Pfau, Civil Hospital, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
Dr. Anil Kumar Wadhwani
MBBS, FCPS. Assistant Professor Psychiatry, Dr. AQ Khan Institute of Behavioral Sciences, Dow International Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
Dr. Washdev
MBBS, FCPS. Associate Professor Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Ruth KM Pfau, Civil Hospital, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
Dr. Anoop Kumar
MBBS, FCPS. Assistant Professor Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Chandka Medical College.
Dr. Haresh Kumar
MBBS, FCPS. Associate Professor Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Khairpur Medical College.
Dr. Vinay Kumar Gemnani
MBBS House officer CMC (SMBBMU) Larkana