https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/52674
Title: | Predictors of Caregiver Burden Among Carers of Suicide Attempt Survivors |
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Contributor(s): | Maple, Myfanwy (author)![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Date: | 2023 |
Early Online Version: | 2021-12-17 |
Open Access: | Yes |
DOI: | 10.1027/0227-5910/a000836 |
Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/52674 |
Abstract: | Background: Family members often provide informal care following a suicide attempt. Carers may be vulnerable to caregiver burden. Yet, little is known about what contributes to this. Aims: To determine the predictors of caregiver burden in those carers who support people who have attempted suicide. Method: An online survey of 435 participants assessed exposure to suicide, caring behaviors, and psychological variables and caregiver burden. Results: A multivariate model explained 52% of variance in caregiver burden. Being female, closeness to the person, impact of suicide attempt, frequency of contact pre-attempt, and psychological distress were positively associated with caregiver burden. Confidence in supporting the person after suicide attempt, perceived adequacy of healthcare the person received and the support the carer received, and suicidal ideation of the carer were negatively associated with caregiver burden. Moderation analysis suggested that carers with high levels of distress reported negative association between suicidal ideation and caregiver burden. Limitations: The cross-sectional online survey design of self-identified carers is a limitation of the study. Conclusion: Carers are highly distressed, and if unsupported report increased suicide ideation. In their caring roles they may have contact with support services, thus attending to their needs may ameliorate caregiver burden and associated negative outcomes. |
Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Source of Publication: | Crisis, 44(1), p. 41-48 |
Publisher: | Hogrefe Publishing |
Place of Publication: | United States of America |
ISSN: | 2151-2396 0227-5910 |
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: | 420313 Mental health services |
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: | 200305 Mental health services |
Peer Reviewed: | Yes |
HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal |
Appears in Collections: | Journal Article School of Health School of Psychology |
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