Authors
Orfelina Arpasi-Quispe, David Javier-Aliaga, Keila Miranda-Limachi, José Luis Illescas-Ayala, Marisol Yolanda Liñan-Solis, Jacksaint Saintila
Published in
Journal of primary care & community health. Volume 17. Pages 21501319251340809. Epub Aug 13, 2026.
Abstract
The burden experienced by caregivers of people with severe disabilities is a multidimensional issue influenced by various sociodemographic factors. Identifying these factors is essential for developing interventions and public policies that support this vulnerable population. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the sociodemographic factors that influence caregiver burden in individuals caring for people with severe disabilities, including age, sex, education level, kinship, and caregiving challenges.
A non-experimental, cross-sectional, and explanatory study was conducted. The sample comprised 686 Peruvian caregivers of individuals with severe disabilities, selected through non-probabilistic sampling. Data were collected using the Caregiver Burden Scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire.
Significant differences in caregiver burden were found according to age, kinship, education level, caregiving duration, caregiving-related problems, and consultation with a health professional (all P < .001). Multiple regression analysis (adjusted R2 = .197, P < .001) showed that caregiving-related problems (β = .212), kinship, education level, age, and professional consultation were the main predictors of caregiver burden.
The findings confirm that caregiver burden is influenced by multiple sociodemographic and contextual factors. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions and policies to reduce caregiver burden and improve their overall well-being.
PMID:
42593008
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 13 Aug 2026.
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