Caregiver Burden and Mental Health Challenges in Parents of Children with Retinopathy of Prematurity : A Cross - Sectional Study

Singh , Rahul; Singh , Vijay

doi:10.21608/ASMJ.2025.339423.1343

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Caregiver Burden and Mental Health Challenges in Parents of Children with Retinopathy of Prematurity : A Cross - Sectional Study

Authors:

Singh , Rahul | Singh , Vijay

Publisher:

Ain Shams Clinical and Scientific Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Ain Shams Medical Journal 2025 Vol.76 Issue 1, pp.257-264

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

264429

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

00022144

DOI:

10.21608/ASMJ.2025.339423.1343

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Abstract:

 Objective: This study aims to evaluate the level of burden and depression experienced by primary caregivers of children diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Methods: 110 primary caregivers of children with ROP were included in this study. Caregiver burden was measured using the Caregiver Burden Questionnaire (CBQ), focusing on three dimensions: socioeconomic, emotional, and psychological. Depression levels among caregivers were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), which categorizes depressive symptoms from mild to severe.
Results: The children had an average age of 8.5 ± 3.2 months, all of whom were male. The caregivers had a mean age of 30.5 ± 6.8 years, with the majority being female (106 out of 110). Findings indicated that 78 (71%) of caregivers experienced a moderate overall burden, while 6 (5%) faced a severe burden. Additionally, 24 (22%) of participants exhibited moderate depression, and 12 (11%) showed severe or very severe depressive symptoms.
Conclusions: Primary caregivers of children with ROP bear considerable emotional and psychological strain, with approximately one-third experiencing moderate to severe depression. This highlights the need for targeted support and mental health resources for these caregivers

Article Details

Caregiver Burden and Mental Health Challenges in Parents of Children with Retinopathy of Prematurity : A Cross - Sectional Study

Authors:

Singh , Rahul | Singh , Vijay

Publisher:

Ain Shams Clinical and Scientific Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Ain Shams Medical Journal 2025 Vol.76 Issue 1, pp.257-264

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

264429

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

00022144

DOI:

10.21608/ASMJ.2025.339423.1343

Descriptors:

EYE DISEASES

RETINOPATHY

MENTAL HEALTH

OPHTHALMOLOGY

PARENTS

Aggregate burden

Emotional burden

Felt total burden

Socioeconomic burden

Depression

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Singh , Rahul | Singh , Vijay

Publisher: Ain Shams Clinical and Scientific Society

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Ain Shams Medical Journal 2025 Vol.76 Issue 1, pp.257-264

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 264429

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 00022144

DOI: 10.21608/ASMJ.2025.339423.1343

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Singh , Rahul | Singh , Vijay

Publisher:

Ain Shams Clinical and Scientific Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Ain Shams Medical Journal 2025 Vol.76 Issue 1, pp.257-264

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

264429

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

00022144

DOI:

10.21608/ASMJ.2025.339423.1343