September 28, 2025CureusOpen Access

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Children With Disability in Chennai, India

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Cross-sectional study assesses quality of life and depression of caregivers in Chennai, highlighting challenges and coping strategies.

Caregivers reported a lower quality of life, particularly in environmental and physical health dimensions.
On average, caregivers scored 170.96 on the quality of life assessment, indicating moderate subjective well-being.
Data was gathered from primary caregivers of disabled children using structured interviews and validated scales.
These findings reveal a significant incidence of depression among caregivers, emphasizing the need for support initiatives.

Swetha et al. (2025) studied this question.

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