Male Family Caregivers of Schizophrenic Patients have a Higher Risk of Hypertension and Lower Quality of Life : A Cross-Sectional Study



Título del documento: Male Family Caregivers of Schizophrenic Patients have a Higher Risk of Hypertension and Lower Quality of Life : A Cross-Sectional Study
Revista: Gaceta médica de Caracas
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Número de sistema: 000595974
ISSN: 2739-0012
Autores: 1
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Instituciones: 1Department of Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia,
2Department of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia,
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Volumen: 131
Número: 4
País: Venezuela
Idioma: Español
Resumen en español Background: A limited study has identified the essential information on the physical health of family caregivers with patients with schizophrenia in Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the correlations between blood pressure and quality of life in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Methods: A retrospective and cross-sectional study design used convenience sampling conducted in several mental hospitals in Indonesia. Measurement of a calibrating sphygmomanometer and WHO Quality of Life-BRIEF were used to collect the data from the family caregiver. Participants received questionnaires and signed informed consent.
Palabras clave: Blood pressure,
quality of life,
family caregivers,
schizophrenia
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