International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
Vol. 8, Issue 3, Part D (2024)
Mental health status of Care givers of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients on haemodialysis visiting a secondary care teaching hospital in semi-rural India: A survey
Author(s):
Dr. Sunita B Nikumbh and Dr. Tanvir AH Sheikh
Abstract:
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), with its high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality, is a major public health problem. The team that takes care of primary patients often overlooks the need of care givers especially psychological or mental health related issues. The caregivers experience huge socio-economic, physical, and psychological burden in the journey of caring for their patients. They tend to experience psychological distress and may develop problems like depression, anxiety, and burden.
Objectives: To assess the mental health status of Care givers of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients on haemodialysis in semi-rural India through a survey.
Materials and methods: Cross sectional survey conducted over 48 participants through a self-designed screening proforma and applying psychometric scales-General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), Personal Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) and Zarit’s Burden Interview.
Results: 40% of the care-givers showed depression on PHQ-9, 21% showed anxiety on the HAM-A, 33% showed Mild-Moderate burden and 11% showed Moderate-Severe burden on Zarit’s Burden Interview. 29.1% of the care givers scored 24 and above which indicates the presence of psychological or psychiatric entities in 14 care givers.
Conclusion: Caregivers of CKD patients on dialysis show presence of significant depression, anxiety, and burden. Psychological problems are seen in care givers in their initial one year of accompanying the care-giver for dialysis and those accompanying for a long period.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Sunita B Nikumbh and Dr. Tanvir AH Sheikh. Mental health status of Care givers of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients on haemodialysis visiting a secondary care teaching hospital in semi-rural India: A survey. Int. J. Hom. Sci. 2024;8(3):220-222. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2024.v8.i3d.1220
