Abstract

Thalassemic patient's caregivers face a great burden. It is key necessary to understand all these sufferings which are faced by caregivers for the sake of providing comfortable environment to the Thalassemic patients. The purpose of this study was to explore the problems faced by thalassemic patient's caregivers. Qualitative research method was used for obtaining information. Seven participants recruited including two fathers, four mothers and one grandmother. Data was analyzed by using thematic analysis. The findings of the recent study showed that caregivers have to face a lot of burden that have worse impact on their lives. This research may prove to be useful to gain the attention of the Government and society towards thalassemic patients.

Keywords:

Caregivers, Stigmatization, Family support, Stress and anxiety, Fear of death and Social Isolation.

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