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Published in: BioPsychoSocial Medicine 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research

Factors associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases

Authors: Filiberto Toledano-Toledano, José Moral de la Rubia

Published in: BioPsychoSocial Medicine | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Currently, information on factors associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases is unavailable, indicating a significant gap in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to identify the psychosocial and sociodemographic variables associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases.

Methods

In 2018, a nonprobability sample of 446 family caregivers was recruited at the National Institute of Health in Mexico City. The participants completed a sociodemographic variable questionnaire, clinical questions, and 18 psychosocial assessment scales, including a scale to assess family caregiver anxiety.

Results

Family caregiver anxiety was correlated with almost all psychosocial variables and one out of three clinical variables but with none of the sociodemographic variables. Furthermore, a multiple linear regression model with five psychosocial variables was established to predict family caregiver anxiety.

Conclusions

Some psychosocial variables have effects on caregiver anxiety that are relevant for interventions. Clinical interventions should be implemented based on the psychosocial variables associated with family caregiver anxiety.
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Metadata
Title
Factors associated with anxiety in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases
Authors
Filiberto Toledano-Toledano
José Moral de la Rubia
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BioPsychoSocial Medicine / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1751-0759
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13030-018-0139-7

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