Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria
Introduction: Caring for stroke survivors may be burdensome with adverse consequences on caregivers’ physical health. This study examined the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors among family caregivers of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectiona...
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| author | Grace Vincent-Onabajo Helen Daniel Aliyu Lawan Muhammad Usman Ali Mamman Ali Masta Ali Modu |
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| description | Introduction: Caring for stroke survivors may be burdensome with adverse consequences on caregivers’ physical health. This study examined the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors among family caregivers of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 90 stroke caregiver and stroke survivor dyads was conducted. Data on the participants’ demographics and post-stroke duration were obtained. Seven-day prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among the caregivers and level of stroke survivors’ disability were respectively assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Modified Rankin Scale. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was presented as percentages while participants’ characteristics associated with prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms were examined using inferential statistics. Results: Mean (SD) age of caregivers and stroke survivors was 33.2 (10.7) years and 58.9 (9.7) years respectively. Majority of the caregivers were females (61.1%), and children of the stroke survivors (58.9%). Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was 82.2%. The low back was the most affected body region (72.2%) followed by the upper back (40%) while musculoskeletal symptoms in the wrist was least prevalent (3.3%). Female caregivers, caregivers of female stroke survivors and spousal caregivers had significantly higher prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms compared to other categories of caregivers. Only 5 (5.6%) caregivers had however received any training on safe care giving methods while only 21 (28.4%) caregivers with musculoskeletal symptoms had received treatment. Conclusion: With the high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among family caregivers of stroke survivors, effective preventive strategies including training and education as well as timely access to treatment would be required. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-01ed53a7c6f84858a9f0d309fb9c83062022-12-22T03:04:41ZengTabriz University of Medical SciencesJournal of Caring Sciences2251-99202018-06-0172596610.15171/jcs.2018.010JCS_19776_20170923232025Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in NigeriaGrace Vincent-Onabajo0Helen Daniel1Aliyu Lawan2Muhammad Usman Ali3Mamman Ali Masta4Ali Modu5Department of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, NigeriaDepartment of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, NigeriaIntroduction: Caring for stroke survivors may be burdensome with adverse consequences on caregivers’ physical health. This study examined the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors among family caregivers of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 90 stroke caregiver and stroke survivor dyads was conducted. Data on the participants’ demographics and post-stroke duration were obtained. Seven-day prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among the caregivers and level of stroke survivors’ disability were respectively assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Modified Rankin Scale. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was presented as percentages while participants’ characteristics associated with prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms were examined using inferential statistics. Results: Mean (SD) age of caregivers and stroke survivors was 33.2 (10.7) years and 58.9 (9.7) years respectively. Majority of the caregivers were females (61.1%), and children of the stroke survivors (58.9%). Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was 82.2%. The low back was the most affected body region (72.2%) followed by the upper back (40%) while musculoskeletal symptoms in the wrist was least prevalent (3.3%). Female caregivers, caregivers of female stroke survivors and spousal caregivers had significantly higher prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms compared to other categories of caregivers. Only 5 (5.6%) caregivers had however received any training on safe care giving methods while only 21 (28.4%) caregivers with musculoskeletal symptoms had received treatment. Conclusion: With the high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among family caregivers of stroke survivors, effective preventive strategies including training and education as well as timely access to treatment would be required.http://jcs.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/jcs-7-59.pdfFamily caregiversStrokeMusculoskeletalSymptoms |
| spellingShingle | Grace Vincent-Onabajo Helen Daniel Aliyu Lawan Muhammad Usman Ali Mamman Ali Masta Ali Modu Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria Journal of Caring Sciences Family caregivers Stroke Musculoskeletal Symptoms |
| title | Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria |
| title_full | Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria |
| title_short | Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria |
| title_sort | musculoskeletal symptoms among family caregivers of community dwelling stroke survivors in nigeria |
| topic | Family caregivers Stroke Musculoskeletal Symptoms |
| url | http://jcs.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/jcs-7-59.pdf |
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