The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life
Background Acknowledging the impact of chronic kidney disease on caregivers’ quality of life (QoL) and psychological well-being has become a global priority, highlighting the need for supportive interventions specifically aimed at caregivers. Aims This study aimed to assess the prevalence of str...
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Background
Acknowledging the impact of chronic kidney disease on caregivers’ quality of life (QoL) and psychological well-being has become a global priority, highlighting the need for supportive interventions specifically aimed at caregivers.
Aims
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of Omani patients undergoing haemodialysis and to explore its association with QoL.
Method
The study employed a cross-sectional design. A sample of 326 participants completed the study’s surveys, including the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, WHOQOL-BREF scale and a demographic scale.
Results
The survey indicated that 68.4% of the participant caregivers experienced varying degrees of depression. In addition, 48.4% of caregivers reported experiencing stress levels ranging from mild to extremely severe. For anxiety, 65.6% (n = 214) of caregivers noted varying levels, from mild to extremely severe anxiety. Significant negative associations were found among caregiver age, number of chronic illnesses, number of medications, daily hours spent on caregiving, physical health, stress, anxiety and depression, on the one hand, and the physical domain of QoL, on the other hand. Regarding the psychological domain of QoL, significant negative associations were observed with daily caregiving hours, physical health, stress, anxiety and depression.
Conclusion
This study highlights the significant psychological burden faced by caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis. Systematic screening and practical interventions, such as support groups and mental health programmes, are essential to improve caregiver well-being. Future research should explore the effectiveness of these interventions and the long-term impact of caregiving.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e643b2dd4cfa43ca8b169520c46793782025-08-20T01:51:27ZengCambridge University PressBJPsych Open2056-47242025-05-011110.1192/bjo.2025.44The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of lifeAisha Al Maqbali0Omar Al Omari1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7614-1729Loai Abu Sharour2Zakariya Al-Naamani3Mahmood Al Khatri4Hala Mohamed Sanad5Iman Al Hashmi6Abdullah Alkhawaldeh7Mohammad Al Qadire8Domam Al Omari9Faculty of Nephrology programme, Higher Institute of Health Specialties, Muscat, OmanCollege of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanHigher Colleges of Technology, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAEMedical City for Military and Security Services School, Ministry of Defense, Muscat, OmanMinistry of Health, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Nursing, University of Bahrain, Zallaq, Kingdom of BahrainCollege of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanPrincess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al Al-Bayt University, Mafraq, JordanPrincess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al Al-Bayt University, Mafraq, JordanHigher Colleges of Technology, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE Background Acknowledging the impact of chronic kidney disease on caregivers’ quality of life (QoL) and psychological well-being has become a global priority, highlighting the need for supportive interventions specifically aimed at caregivers. Aims This study aimed to assess the prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of Omani patients undergoing haemodialysis and to explore its association with QoL. Method The study employed a cross-sectional design. A sample of 326 participants completed the study’s surveys, including the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, WHOQOL-BREF scale and a demographic scale. Results The survey indicated that 68.4% of the participant caregivers experienced varying degrees of depression. In addition, 48.4% of caregivers reported experiencing stress levels ranging from mild to extremely severe. For anxiety, 65.6% (n = 214) of caregivers noted varying levels, from mild to extremely severe anxiety. Significant negative associations were found among caregiver age, number of chronic illnesses, number of medications, daily hours spent on caregiving, physical health, stress, anxiety and depression, on the one hand, and the physical domain of QoL, on the other hand. Regarding the psychological domain of QoL, significant negative associations were observed with daily caregiving hours, physical health, stress, anxiety and depression. Conclusion This study highlights the significant psychological burden faced by caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis. Systematic screening and practical interventions, such as support groups and mental health programmes, are essential to improve caregiver well-being. Future research should explore the effectiveness of these interventions and the long-term impact of caregiving. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425000444/type/journal_articleAnxietystresscaregivershaemodialysisrenal failure |
| spellingShingle | Aisha Al Maqbali Omar Al Omari Loai Abu Sharour Zakariya Al-Naamani Mahmood Al Khatri Hala Mohamed Sanad Iman Al Hashmi Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Mohammad Al Qadire Domam Al Omari The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life BJPsych Open Anxiety stress caregivers haemodialysis renal failure |
| title | The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life |
| title_full | The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life |
| title_fullStr | The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life |
| title_full_unstemmed | The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life |
| title_short | The perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life |
| title_sort | perceived levels of stress anxiety and depression among family caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis and their association with quality of life |
| topic | Anxiety stress caregivers haemodialysis renal failure |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425000444/type/journal_article |
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