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Determinants of Depression in Caregivers of Geriatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Version 1 : Received: 22 July 2024 / Approved: 23 July 2024 / Online: 24 July 2024 (07:12:21 CEST)

How to cite: Aljunaid, M. A.; Alosaimi, R. M.; Musslem, M. T.; Alazmi, E. A.; Aljarameez, M. M.; Afandi, A. A.; Alzobaidi, H. H. Determinants of Depression in Caregivers of Geriatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints 2024, 2024071817. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1817.v1 Aljunaid, M. A.; Alosaimi, R. M.; Musslem, M. T.; Alazmi, E. A.; Aljarameez, M. M.; Afandi, A. A.; Alzobaidi, H. H. Determinants of Depression in Caregivers of Geriatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints 2024, 2024071817. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1817.v1

Abstract

Conclusion: The study highlights the high prevalence of depression among caregivers of geriatric patients in Jeddah and underscores the significant impact of caregiving burden on mental health. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions, such as mental health support, respite care programs, and culturally sensitive educational training, to mitigate caregiver burden and enhance the well-being of caregivers.

Keywords

Caregivers; geriatric patients; depression; mental health; Zarit Burden interview

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health

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