Family burdens, Chinese health beliefs, and the mental health of Chinese caregivers in Hong Kong |
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Authors: | Wong Daniel Fu Keung Tsui Helen Kam Pui Pearson Veronica Chen Eric Yu Hai Chiu Siu Ning |
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Institution: | Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong. dfkwong@hkucc.hku.hk |
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Abstract: | This study explored the types of family burdens, mental health and Chinese health beliefs of Chinese caregivers with relatives suffering from a serious mental illness. It also examined the impacts of these beliefs on caregivers' burdens and mental health. A structured questionnaire was administered to 125 Chinese caregivers in out-patient clinics in Hong Kong. Measures included distress (General Health Questionnaire), family burdens and belief in traditional Chinese medicine. Family burdens exerted a significant impact on the mental health of caregivers. Significant differences were found between believers and non-believers of traditional Chinese medical beliefs in terms of financial burdens, disruptions to family interactions and decline in physical health. No corrected] moderating effect of Chinese health beliefs on family burdens and mental health was found. The lack of a moderating effect of health belief on family burdens may be related to caregivers' changes in perspectives from a traditional Chinese cultural perspective to a psychosocial and personality perspective. Implications for research and service development are discussed. |
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