"At Wits' End!": Perspectives of Hispanic Caregivers of a Family Member with Schizophrenia. (1st June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saunders, Jana
• Is Part Of: Issues in mental health nursing. Volume 34:Number 6(2013)
• Page Start: 451
• Page End: 458
• Publication Date: 2013-06-01
• Subjects: Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Periodicals; 616.89023105
• DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2012.741659
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-2840

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study was to explore the perspectives of Hispanic caregivers as they provide the day-to-day care for their family member with schizophrenia. Interviews were conducted by a promotora (a Spanish speaking trained community health worker) with ten Hispanic caregivers at a large community center in a southwest border city over a six month period. Sixty interviews were audio recorded, translated into English, transcribed, and then interpreted using content analysis. One main overarching perspective emerged: "at wits' end." The following four supportive themes emerged: feeling marginalized, seeking answers, relying on God, and lacking support.</bold> </p> </abstract>