The characteristics, attitudes and perceptions of informal caregivers caring for a mentally ill family member : a study in Dennilton

Autor:	Mnisi, Daphney Martha Abigail
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2011
Předmět:	Family care-giving Informal care Mental illness Mental health 362.2042 Mentally ill Care South Africa Dennilton Family relationshipd Home care
Druh dokumentu:	Diplomová práce
Popis:	This study was undertaken to identify the biographical characteristics, attitudes and perceptions of informal family care-givers caring for patients with mental illness in Dennilton. Data were gathered from 48 care-givers by using a cross-sectional survey approach in which structured questionnaires were completed. The results revealed that a sizeable proportion of the care-givers were 60 years and older. Only 10% were employed and a quarter married, suggesting that the care burden influenced their life choices. Many care-givers were mothers or female family members. Half of the patients cared for suffered from depression. Violent, aggressive behaviour was reported as a symptom that care-givers found difficult to deal with. Less than half of the care-givers reported that the patients accepted their health situation. Sociology M.A. Soc.
Databáze:	Networked Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations
Externí odkaz:	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6041 Zobrazit plný text záznamu