title: Perceptions of Subjective Burden Among Latino Families Caring for a Loved One with Schizophrenia.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of subjective burden among Latino family members providing care for a loved one with schizophrenia. Data were collected from outpatient community mental health centers and featured 64 Latino family members who were primarily Spanish speaking and of Mexican origin. We used qualitative methods to examine subjective burden based on an open section of the Family Burden Interview Schedule. Five salient themes emerged capturing family members' subjective burden experience: (a) interpersonal family relationships, (b) emotional and physical health, (c) loss of role expectations, (d) religion and spirituality, and (e) stigma. Overall, findings illustrated that families perceived numerous challenges in their caregiving. Implications for research and practice among Latino family members are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Montgomery Ross Fisher Building, 669 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA.
authors.forename: Mercedes
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hernandez
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Montgomery Ross Fisher Building, 669 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA. cbarrio@usc.edu.
authors.forename: Concepción
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Barrio
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy*; D029181:Spirituality; D013240:Stereotyping; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Community mental health; Family caregiving; Hispanic; Religion and spirituality; Serious mental illness; Stigma