Depression among caregivers of cancer patients: Updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Bedaso, A; Dejenu, G; Duko, B

Depression among caregivers of cancer patients: Updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Bedaso, A Dejenu, G Duko, B

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Citation:: Psychooncology, 2022
Issue Date:: 2022-10-09

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dc.contributor.author	Bedaso, A
dc.contributor.author	Dejenu, G
dc.contributor.author	Duko, B
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-26T03:31:11Z
dc.date.available	2022-09-25
dc.date.available	2022-10-26T03:31:11Z
dc.date.issued	2022-10-09
dc.identifier.citation	Psychooncology, 2022
dc.identifier.issn	1057-9249
dc.identifier.issn	1099-1611
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/162709
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: It is imperative to provide care for patients with terminal illnesses such as cancer, though it demands time, financial resources and other unmet needs. Subsequently, caregivers might be exposed to psychological stress and other mental health problems. Previous meta-analysis finding shows caregivers of cancer patient suffer from depression. During the past 4 years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of newly studies, and we therefore intended to update this finding and provide current global prevalence of depression among caregivers of Cancer patients. METHODS: We searched PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHIL, Embase, and PsychINFO to identify peer-reviewed studies which reported the prevalence of depression among caregivers of cancer patients using pre-defined eligibility criteria. Studies were pooled to estimate the global prevalence of depression using a random-effect meta-analysis model. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochran's Q and I2 statistics. Funnel plot asymmetry and Egger's regression tests were used to check for publication bias. RESULT: Our search identified 4375 studies, of which 35 studies with 11,396 participants were included in the meta-analysis. In the current review, the pooled prevalence of depression among caregivers of Cancer patients was 42.08% (95% CI: 34.71-49.45). The pooled prevalence of depression was higher in the studies that used cross-sectional data (42%, 95% CI: 31-52) than longitudinal data (34%, 95% CI: 18-50). We also observed a higher rate of depression among female caregivers when compared to their male counterparts (57.6%) (95% CI: 29.5-81.5). CONCLUSION: Globally, around two in five cancer patient caregivers screened positive for depression, which needs due attention. Routine screening of depressive symptoms and providing psychosocial support for caregivers is crucial.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Wiley
dc.relation.ispartof	Psychooncology
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1002/pon.6045
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Oncology & Carcinogenesis
dc.title	Depression among caregivers of cancer patients: Updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences
utslib.for	1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
utslib.for	1701 Psychology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-10-26T03:31:10Z
pubs.publication-status	Published online

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: It is imperative to provide care for patients with terminal illnesses such as cancer, though it demands time, financial resources and other unmet needs. Subsequently, caregivers might be exposed to psychological stress and other mental health problems. Previous meta-analysis finding shows caregivers of cancer patient suffer from depression. During the past 4 years, there has been a considerable increase in the number of newly studies, and we therefore intended to update this finding and provide current global prevalence of depression among caregivers of Cancer patients. METHODS: We searched PubMed, SCOPUS, CINAHIL, Embase, and PsychINFO to identify peer-reviewed studies which reported the prevalence of depression among caregivers of cancer patients using pre-defined eligibility criteria. Studies were pooled to estimate the global prevalence of depression using a random-effect meta-analysis model. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochran's Q and I2 statistics. Funnel plot asymmetry and Egger's regression tests were used to check for publication bias. RESULT: Our search identified 4375 studies, of which 35 studies with 11,396 participants were included in the meta-analysis. In the current review, the pooled prevalence of depression among caregivers of Cancer patients was 42.08% (95% CI: 34.71-49.45). The pooled prevalence of depression was higher in the studies that used cross-sectional data (42%, 95% CI: 31-52) than longitudinal data (34%, 95% CI: 18-50). We also observed a higher rate of depression among female caregivers when compared to their male counterparts (57.6%) (95% CI: 29.5-81.5). CONCLUSION: Globally, around two in five cancer patient caregivers screened positive for depression, which needs due attention. Routine screening of depressive symptoms and providing psychosocial support for caregivers is crucial.

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