Impact of emotional distress on caregivers burden among Nigerian children with Obstructive Adenotonsillar hypertrophy

摘要: Abstract Background Despite the significance of role caregivers among children with Obstructive Adenotonsillar hypertrophy (OAT), their caregiving experience and emotional well-being are given poor attention in research, policy service design. This study represents a novel effort sought to investigate burden experienced by OAT impact distress on burden. Methodology A total one hundred consecutive were interviewed designed socio-demographic questionnaire. was subsequently followed administration General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) ascertain using cut-off score ≥3 Zarit Caregivers Burden care scale used characterize pattern these caregivers. Results In this study, mean ages 36.7(±21.8) months 34.4(±5.4) years, respectively. The affected mainly males (68%), while predominantly females (84%). Fifty-seven percent schooling but 13% them had academic delay. Majority (66%) tertiary level education. Of participants, up 43% reported various degrees care, majority (34%) reporting mild moderate care. same vein, 48% emotionally distressed. Following regression analyses, independently associated participants (Odds ratio [OR] = 0.108; 95% Confidence Interval [95% CI] = 0.043–0.272; p  Conclusion burden, worse distress. Overall, observed many-fold what has been other populations children. results support proposal proactive measures address psychosocial needs as integral OAT. Further research is also justified.