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Psychological distress and caregiver burden among informal caregivers of patients with earthquake-related and stroke-related dependency: a comparative study

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  • Emine Çetin Duru

  • Barış Kılıç Demir

  • Alper Uysal

  • June 22, 2026

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    The study compared psychological distress in informal caregivers of patients with earthquake-related dependency and stroke-related dependency.

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    A total of 90 informal caregivers participated, with 60 caring for stroke patients and 30 for earthquake-related dependency patients.

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    Caregiver burden was significantly higher among male caregivers, and those caring for earthquake-related dependency reported more external support.

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    Depressive symptoms, anxiety, and hopelessness levels did not significantly differ between the two caregiver groups.

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    Caregiver burden was associated with hopelessness in earthquake-related caregivers, while PTSD symptoms correlated with psychological distress in stroke caregivers.

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Psychological distress and caregiver burden among informal caregivers of patients with earthquake-related and stroke-related dependency: a comparative study

  • by Emine Çetin Duru, Barış Kılıç Demir, Alper Uysal

  • June 22, 2026

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