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Partial Mediation Role of Self-Efficacy between Positive Social Interaction and Mental Health in Family Caregivers for Dementia Patients in Shanghai

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  • Shuying Zhang
  • Helen Edwards
  • Patsy Yates
  • Qihao Guo
  • Chunbo Li

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We explored the mediation effect of caregiver self-efficacy on the influences of behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia care recipients (CRs) or family caregivers’ (CGs) social supports (informational, tangible and affectionate support and positive social interaction) on CGs’ mental health. We interviewed 196 CGs, using a battery of measures including demographic data of the dyads, CRs’ dementia-related impairments, and CGs’ social support, self-efficacy and the Medical Outcome Study (MOS) Short-Form (SF-36) Health Survey. Multiple regression analyses showed that gathering information on self-efficacy and managing CG distress self-efficacy were the partial mediators of the relationship between positive social interaction and CG mental health. Managing caregiving distress self-efficacy also partial mediated the impact of BPSD on CG mental health. We discuss implications of the results for improving mental health of the target population in mainland China.

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  • Shuying Zhang & Helen Edwards & Patsy Yates & Qihao Guo & Chunbo Li, 2013. "Partial Mediation Role of Self-Efficacy between Positive Social Interaction and Mental Health in Family Caregivers for Dementia Patients in Shanghai," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(12), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0083326
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083326
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