Assessment Of Stress Level Among Caregivers Of Mentally Ill Patients admitted in Psychiatry ward of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati
Author(s):
T. Linda Mawi
Keywords:
Stress level, Caregivers, Mental illness
Abstract
Background : Mental illness is a significant behaviour or Psychological syndrome that occurs in a person and this is normally associated with impairment in one or more important areas in functioning or an important loss of freedom. Mental illness is still widely stigmatized in India, and many people with mental health issues are reluctant to seek help due to the fear of being judged or discriminated against. Maintaining their social, psychological, financial, and physical needs may become increasingly difficult for their caregivers Aim :The aim of the study was to assess the level of stress among the caregivers of Mentally ill patients admitted in GMCH ward. Methods : Quantitative non-experimental approach in which descriptive survey design with 50 sample size by using convenience sampling technique was adopted to assess the level of stress among the caregivers of Mentally ill patients admitted in GMCH ward using self structured questionnaire. Result : The study result revealed that majority 32 (64%) belongs to the age group 31 – 40 years, majority 28(56%) were female, majority 40 (80%) belongs to Hinduism, majority 20 (40%) educational level was between class 6- 10, majority 21 (42 %) were unemployed, majority 22 (44%) family monthly income were between 1000- 5000, majority 34 ( 68%) were married, 33 (66%) belongs to nuclear family. Study findings also reveal that mean score of stress level was 16.6, and Standard deviation was 12.3.The study also revel that 54% perceived moderate stress, 40% mild stress and 6% perceived severe stress. There was no significant association between stress level and the selected demographic variables. Conclusion: On the basis of the findings the researcher concluded that Mental illness has a significant influence on both patients and caretakers since it increases susceptibility to stress, interferes with everyday life, and can significantly affect their social, psychological, and physical health
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Unique Paper ID: 166947

Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3

Page(s): 17 - 19
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