Other Titles
Burden Among Family Caregivers of Women with Breast Cancer and its Relationship with Social Support and Self-Efficacy [Poster Title]
Abstract
Background: Due to the rising incidence of breast cancer and shorter length of hospital stays, more pressure is being placed on family members to care of their close relatives who are ill. However, studies investigating caregivers’ burdens in Middle Eastern countries, including Oman, are limited. Objectives: To assess the level of burden among family caregivers of women with breast cancer and examine its relationship with caregivers' social support and self-efficacy. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Patients and their family caregivers were recruited. Zarit Burden Interview scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the General Self-Efficacy scale were used. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 126 patients and 126 caregivers participated. The caregiver burden was low (M = 15.89, SD = 12.89). The high burden was associated with the age of the caregivers and the relationship of the caregiver to the patient. In addition, family social support and self-efficacy were negatively associated with caregiver’s burdens. Conclusion: The results emphasized the need for health professionals to conduct early assessments to identify caregiver burdens and to consider both patients and their caregivers when establishing management strategies. It also emphasized the role of family support and self-efficacy in reducing family 'caregivers' burdens, thus indicating the need for more strategies at the community level to ensure that caregivers are receiving the required support. Keywords: breast cancer, family caregiver, burden, social support, self-efficacy.
Notes
References: Alsirafy SA, Nagy R, Hassan AD, et al. Caregiver burden among family caregivers of incurable cancer patients in two eastern Mediterranean countries. BMC Palliative Care. 2021;20(1):1-8.
Kusi G, Boamah Mensah AB, Boamah Mensah K, Dzomeku VM, Apiribu F, Duodu PA. Caregiving motivations and experiences among family caregivers of patients living with advanced breast cancer in Ghana. PloS one. 2020;15(3):e0229683.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Beta Delta
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Long-term Care, Hospice, Palliative, or End-of-Life, Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health
Recommended Citation
Al Abdulsallam, Anoud Said; Al Sabei, Sulaiman; and Alaloul, Fawwaz, "Family Caregiver's Burden of Women With Breast Cancer and Relation With Social Support, Self-Efficacy" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 21.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/posters_2025/21
Conference Name
36th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Family Caregiver's Burden of Women With Breast Cancer and Relation With Social Support, Self-Efficacy
Seattle, Washington, USA
Background: Due to the rising incidence of breast cancer and shorter length of hospital stays, more pressure is being placed on family members to care of their close relatives who are ill. However, studies investigating caregivers’ burdens in Middle Eastern countries, including Oman, are limited. Objectives: To assess the level of burden among family caregivers of women with breast cancer and examine its relationship with caregivers' social support and self-efficacy. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Patients and their family caregivers were recruited. Zarit Burden Interview scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the General Self-Efficacy scale were used. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 126 patients and 126 caregivers participated. The caregiver burden was low (M = 15.89, SD = 12.89). The high burden was associated with the age of the caregivers and the relationship of the caregiver to the patient. In addition, family social support and self-efficacy were negatively associated with caregiver’s burdens. Conclusion: The results emphasized the need for health professionals to conduct early assessments to identify caregiver burdens and to consider both patients and their caregivers when establishing management strategies. It also emphasized the role of family support and self-efficacy in reducing family 'caregivers' burdens, thus indicating the need for more strategies at the community level to ensure that caregivers are receiving the required support. Keywords: breast cancer, family caregiver, burden, social support, self-efficacy.
Description
Rising incidence of breast cancer, shorter length of hospital stays placed pressure on family caregivers. Studies about caregivers’ burdens in Middle Eastern countries are limited. Study aimed to assess burden level among them and the relationship with social support and self-efficacy. Result showed low burden, The high burden was associated with the age of the caregivers and the relationship of the caregiver to the patient. Family social support and self-efficacy were negatively associated.