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September 27, 2025International Journal of Social PsychiatryOpen Access

Informal Caregiving for Psychosocial Disability in the Time of the Post COVID Crisis of Welfare in Italy

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MCMauro Giovanni CartaGCGiulia CossuANAntônio Egídio Nardi

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Analysis shows increased psychological distress and lower quality of life in caregivers, suggesting urgent support is needed.

Key Points

  • Caregivers demonstrated a significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms at 32.86%, compared to 9.54% in the general population.
  • The odds ratio for depressive symptoms in caregivers was calculated to be 5.49, indicating a marked difference in mental health.
  • Quality of life scores of caregivers were comparable to those with severe chronic illnesses, highlighting the extent of their distress.
  • The ongoing welfare crisis in Italy underscores the need for policies aimed at supporting informal caregiving networks to alleviate burdens.

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Carta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be5eeebfec0fc52375f8https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640251375848
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