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Gendered Dimensions of Caregiver Burden Among Person with Disability in India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Psychosocial Outcomes Across Disability Types

Author(s) Mr. Rajesha K, Prof. Dr. Jyothi H P
Country India
Abstract Background: Caregiving for person with disability (PwD) imposes substantial psychosocial demands on family members, with these demands varying according to the type of disability. Identifying such differences is critical for developing targeted caregiver support interventions.
Objectives: This study examined PSW, caregiver burden, stress, and support domains among caregivers of individuals with different types of disabilities.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 335 caregivers of individuals with intellectual, multiple, physical, and sensory disabilities attending a tertiary care hospital. Caregivers completed a structured questionnaire assessing psychosocial wellbeing (PSW), including psychological wellbeing, physical and emotional burden, financial strain, social and cultural challenges, perceived stress, and support systems. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and comparisons across disability types were made using the Kruskal–Wallis test, with significance defined as p < 0.05.
Results: Significant differences were observed across disability types in several psychosocial domains. Physical and emotional burden was highest among caregivers of persons with sensory (21.43 ± 2.95) and multiple disabilities (21.41 ± 2.87) (p = 0.029). Social and cultural challenges were significantly greater among caregivers of persons with sensory disabilities (17.28 ± 3.15) (p = 0.001). Support systems and services differed significantly, with caregivers of persons with intellectual disabilities reporting higher support (19.32 ± 4.01) (p = 0.025). No significant differences were found in psychological wellbeing, financial strain, or perceived stress.
Conclusion: Psychosocial experiences among caregivers vary substantially by disability type, highlighting the necessity for disability-specific caregiver support strategies.
Keywords Caregiver Burden, Psychosocial Wellbeing, Disability Types, Gendered Caregiving
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-06
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