Association of Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Caregiving Burden among Caregiver of Adults with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between stress, depression, anxiety and caregiving burden among caregivers of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUDs). The study employs a quantitative research method utilizing survey instruments. A sample of 150 caregivers, comprising spouses, parents, and siblings, providing care and support to adults with SUDs, was targeted. The sampling strategy involves purposive sampling to ensure representation across different familial roles and levels of caregiving burden. The primary scales used for data collection are the Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS-21) to assess the caregiving burden, caregiving burden questionnaire was used. The findings of the present study indicated positive relationship between depression, anxiety, stress and caregiving burden. The findings of this study can provide insights into the specific factors influencing the well-being of caregivers of individuals with SUDs, potentially informing interventions and support services tailored to their needs.