Caregiver Depression in a Low-Resource Setting: Socio-Demographic Predictors of Major Depressive Disorder Among Family Caregivers of Breast Cancer Patients in Pakistan

Rahmah Health Foundation

Status: Completed

Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06992167

RHF-04-2024

Details and patient eligibility

About

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence of depression among primary caregivers of breast cancer patients within low-resource country like Pakistan. Caregiving for individuals with breast cancer can be physically and emotionally demanding, often leading to psychological distress, including depression. However, there is limited data from low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan, where caregivers may face additional socioeconomic and systemic burdens. This study seeks to quantify the burden of depression in this population and explore associated sociodemographic and caregiving-related factors. Findings will help inform psychosocial support strategies and interventions to improve caregiver well-being in resource-constrained environments.

Enrollment: 402 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 15+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Primary caregiver of a patient diagnosed with breast cancer at any stage
2. Male or female caregiver
3. Aged 15 years or older
4. Providing physical, emotional, or financial support to the patient
5. Willing to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

1. Paid caregivers (professional or hired help)
2. Age under 15 years
3. Unwilling to provide consent or participate in the study
4. Incomplete or missing essential data required for analysis