Background: Family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia often experience significant distress, impacting their physical, psychological, social, and financial well-being. Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between caregiver stress, resilience, mental health, and quality of life (QOL) among caregivers in Assam, India. Methods: The study involved 192 primary caregivers and utilized various assessment tools, including the Brief Resilience Scale, Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire, Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, and WHOQOL-BREF. Results: Results revealed that lower caregiver stress and higher resilience were associated with better physical and environmental QOL. Resilience played a significant mediating role in the effect of stress on various aspects of QOL and mental health. Higher resilience was linked to improved physical, environmental, social, and psychological outcomes. Contributions Of The Present Study: This research contributes to the development of culturally appropriate rehabilitation programs and family interventions aimed at enhancing resilience, reducing burden, and improving caregivers' quality of life. By focusing on caregiver resilience, it may be possible to provide better care for individuals with schizophrenia in the region. Understanding resilience within the Indian cultural context can inform the development of tailored approaches to support family caregivers effectively.

Authors:
Nirmitasha Bora, Sikkim University, Gangtok, India
Sumnima Rai, Sikkim University, Gangtok, India

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Nirmitasha Bora is a Ph.D. Scholar at Dept. of Psychology, Sikkim University, India. Her research embraces the exploration of the mental health factors influencing the caregiver's burden of schizophrenia patients.

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