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September 5, 2025Open Access

Caregiver Depression in a Low-Resource Setting: A Multi-Domain Assessment of PHQ-9, Socio-Demographic Predictors of Major Depressive Disorder Among Family Caregivers of Breast Cancer Patients in Pakistan

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals high rates of major depressive disorder in caregivers, indicating socio-demographic predictors.

Nearly 46.3% of caregivers experienced major depressive disorder, reflecting substantial psychological burden and the need for support.
Key predictors of depression include low income (p = 0.033) and sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.012) among caregivers in urban areas.
The analysis employed the PHQ-9 for diagnosis and utilized exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to validate findings.
Findings underscore the necessity for targeted mental health interventions to enhance the well-being of caregivers in Pakistan.

Hashmi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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September 5, 2025Open Access

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals high rates of major depressive disorder in caregivers, indicating socio-demographic predictors.

Nearly 46.3% of caregivers experienced major depressive disorder, reflecting substantial psychological burden and the need for support.
Key predictors of depression include low income (p = 0.033) and sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.012) among caregivers in urban areas.
The analysis employed the PHQ-9 for diagnosis and utilized exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to validate findings.
Findings underscore the necessity for targeted mental health interventions to enhance the well-being of caregivers in Pakistan.

Hashmi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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