Cultural differences are reflected in variables associated with carer burden in FTD: A comparison study between India and Australia

ABSTRACT There is great need to understand variables behind carer burden, especially in FTD. Carer burden is a complex construct, and its factors are likely to vary depending on the type of dementia, carer characteristics and cultural background. Objective: The present study aimed to compare profiles and severity of carer burden, depression, anxiety and stress in carers of FTD patients in India in comparison to Australia; to investigate which carer variables are associated with carer burden in each country. Methods: Data of 138 participants (69 dyads of carers-patients) from India and Australia (India, n=31; Australia, n=38). Carer burden was assessed with the short Zarit Burden Inventory; carer depression, anxiety and stress were measured with the Depression, Anxiety and Stress-21. Dementia severity was determined with the Frontotemporal Dementia Rating Scale (FTD-FRS), and a range of demographic variables regarding the carer and patient were also obtained. Results: Overall, levels of carer burden were not significantly different across India and Australia, despite more hours delivering care and higher dementia severity in India. Variables associated with burden, however, differed between countries, with carer depression, anxiety and stress strongly associated with burden in India. By contrast, depression, stress, and dementia severity were associated with burden in Australia. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that variables associated with carer burden in FTD differ between cultures. Consequently, cultural considerations should be taken into account when planning for interventions to reduce burden. This study suggests that addressing carers' skills and coping mechanisms are likely to result in more efficacious outcomes than targeting patient symptoms alone.

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Protocol on: Level of Anxiety and Coping Strategies Adopted by Antenatal Mothers

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44b32664 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 186-190

Author(s):

Roshani Warghane ◽

Shalini Moon

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Perinatal Period ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Mothers And Fathers ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

And Coping ◽

Pregnancy And Birth

Background: Anxiety symptoms in the perinatal period are frequent. Pregnancy and birth bring a slew of physiological and behavioural changes, and both mothers and fathers must contend with a slew of new obstacles. As a result, pregnancy and the postpartum period are times when women are more vulnerable to the start or return of mental illness. Objective: 1. To assess the level of anxiety among antenatal mothers 2. To assess the level of coping strategies among antenatal mothers 3. To associate the level of anxiety with selected demographic variables 4. To associate the level of coping strategies with selected demographic variables 5. To assess the correlation between the anxiety and coping strategies of antenatal mothers. Materials and Methods: A Descriptive research design study was undertaken to assess the level of anxiety and coping strategies adopted by antenatal mothers. In this study a total number of 100women who fulfill the inclusion criteria were selected. Modified anxiety rating scale and modified coping strategies scale was developed to assess the level of anxiety and coping strategies adopted by antenatal mothers. Expected Results: This study is planned to assess the level of anxiety and adopted coping strategies by the antenatal mothers. Hence it is expected to identify the level of anxiety and adopted coping strategies which helps to understand the prevalence rate of anxiety level during third trimester of antenatal mothers. Conclusion: The conclusion will be drawn from the results.

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A Study to Assess the emotional Response and coping Strategies of care giver Worked in covid-19 department at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad

Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research ◽

10.52711/2349-2996.2021.00082 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 340-344

Author(s):

Asha N. Patel

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Emotional Response ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Health Workers ◽

Emotional Responses ◽

Well Being ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Civil Hospital ◽

Care Givers ◽

And Coping

Background: Care givers, who are the front-line health workers during Covid-19 outbreak. Their emotional responses and adaptation of coping strategies are very important for health of themselves as well health services. Logically care givers emotional response and coping strategies measures their emotional well-being which also affects their work productivity. Hence, this study is undertaken to assess the emotional response and coping strategies of care givers in Covid-19 department at Civil hospital, Ahmedabad. Aims and objectives: To assess the emotional response and coping strategies of care givers worked in Covid-19 department at Civil hospital, Ahmedabad. To assess the association between emotional response and demographic variables, coping strategies and demographic variables. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 100 care givers worked in Covid-19 department at Civil hospital, Ahmedabad using Random sampling technique. Data were obtained using structured rating scale and checklist to assess emotional response and coping strategies of care givers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze demographic data, rating scale and checklist. Results and Conclusions: The study reveled that majority of 73% of caregivers had emotionally strong response and 86% of caregivers adopted healthy coping strategies. Study also revealed that there is significant association between selected emotional responses and selected demographic variables. Also significant association between coping strategies and selected demographic variables.

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