Caregiver strain and symptoms of depression among principal caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder in Sri Lanka
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Caregiver strain and symptoms of depression among principal caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder in Sri Lanka
UNLABELLED INTRODUCTION Data on caregiver strain and depression of principal caregivers of patients with mental illnesses are few in developing countries. Findings from developed countries cannot be applied directly to developing countries as culture specific factors may influence the outcome. METHODS A prospective study was carried out in the University Psychiatry Unit of the National Hos...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Mental Health Systems
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1752-4458
DOI: 10.1186/1752-4458-7-2