Relationship among psychological distress, adult attachment,and social support in primary caregivers of cancer patients
10.3969/j.issn.1000-6729.2017.12.008
- VernacularTitle:癌症患者主要照顾者成人依恋、社会支持与心理困扰的关系
- Author:
Xiao-Tong DING
1
;
Hui-Ping LI
;
Ya-Juan YANG
;
Dan SU
;
Ting ZHANG
;
Ting XIAO
Author Information
1. 安徽医科大学护理学院
- Keywords:
neoplasms;
primary caregiver;
psychological distress;
adult attachment;
social support
- From:
Chinese Mental Health Journal
2017;31(12):978-982
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the relationship among psychological distress,adult attachment,and social support in primary caregivers of cancer patients.Methods:A total of 208 primary caregivers of cancer patients in one third grade hospital in Anhui Province were recruited.The 10-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale(K10),Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory(ECR) and Social Support Questionnaire(SSQ) were used to explore psychological distress,adult attachment,and social support status.Results:The average K10 score was (21.5 ± 7.5).Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that caregiver gender,pressure on patient care,and attachment anxiety had positive prediction on psychological distress (β =2.30,3.02,0.13),while residence had negative prediction on psychological distress (β =-3.22).Conclusion:It suggests that the psychological distress is related to attachment anxiety and social support among the primary caregivers.
