Caregiver Reactions: A Cross Sectional Study on Caregivers of People with Dementia

Background: It is necessary to know comprehensively the caregiving reactions of caregivers and the affecting factors in order to improve the caregiving process. Objective: To determine the caregiving reactions of caregivers of people with dementia and the affecting factors. Method: The study was conducted with descriptive cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 113 caregivers. Data was collected between January 2020 and January 2021.The t-test, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used. Results: The mean age of the caregivers was 54.95±11.242 and 77.9% of them were female. The mean scores of CRA subscales were 2.36±0.856 in the Financial Problems (7 variables in the models accounted for 34% of the variance-F = 5.326; R2 =.343; p = .000), 2.31 ± 0.886 in Lack of Family Support (3 variables accounted for 11% of the variance-F = 4.378; R2 = .108; p = .006), 2.75 ± 0.941 in Health Problems (10 variables accounted for 35% of the variance-F= 3.473; R2 = .349; p = .000), 3.33±0.955 in Disrupted Schedule (10 variables accounted for44% of the variance-F = 5.558; R2 = .443; p = .000), and 4.01 ± 0.595 in Caregiver’s Self- Esteem. Conclusion: The results of study highlight the importance of promoting a more holistic perspective toward caregiving for healthcare professionals.