Experiences of home-based caregivers of patients with chronic mental illness in Ga-Dikgale Limpopo Province
M I Novela, M B Setwaba, K M Rantho, T Sodi · 2026
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Novela and colleagues explore in 2026 the lives of home-based caregivers looking after relatives with chronic mental illness in Ga-Dikgale, a rural area of South Africa's Limpopo Province. Research usually centers on patients and immediate families, leaving these caregivers in the shadows.
The qualitative study interviewed eight caregivers, six women and two men, chosen through purposive and snowball sampling, and grouped their accounts into themes. Many felt unprepared, lacking training in how to handle mental health crises. Emotional burden ran high, and support from families, government, and professionals was thin. Caregivers coped through group discussions, prayer, and leaning on friends and relatives. The authors recommend that the health department, charities, and community services work together to train and support this workforce.
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| CREATOR | M I Novela, M B Setwaba, K M Rantho, T Sodi |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 42 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |