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- Title
A Study to Assess Psychological Distress, Quality of life, and Coping Styles in spouses of Alcoholic persons.
- Authors
Arora, Akansha; Padhi, Debasish; Mahmood, Nasir; Katiyar, Madhukar; Anubha
- Abstract
Background In today’s world, alcoholism poses a significant global public health concern. Persistent alcohol use not only impacts the individual but also exerts effects on family members. The spouse of alcoholics often experiences significant trauma and stress in their domestic environment, leading to profound psychological problems in them. The spouse’s ability to cope efficiently seems to be affected by the psychological distress and consequently, their overall quality of life is compromised. Aim This study aimed to assess the psychological distress, quality of life and coping styles in alcoholic spouses. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out at Rama Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur among the wives of patients fulfilling the alcohol-dependence criteria as per ICD-10 DCR guidelines. Patients attending the OPD of the psychiatry department were recruited serially till the required sample size was reached. The total sample consists of 50 participants. Socio-demographic information was obtained through a semi-structured questionnaire. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, WHOQOL-BREF, and Brief COPE were administered to participants to assess psychological distress, quality of life and coping mechanisms. Results and Discussion According to the study, it was found that the majority of the participants had moderate levels of psychological distress, all 4 domains of quality of life were affected. It was observed that spouses predominantly leaned towards employing emotion-focused coping strategies, which encompassed seeking emotional support, acceptance, and turning to religion for solace. Conclusion Alcohol dependence syndrome not only affects individuals but also has a profound impact on their families. The spouse of individuals struggling with alcoholism may employ diverse coping mechanisms to mitigate the negative impact of their partner’s drinking habits. It's crucial to develop interventions focused on easing their distress and enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Subjects
PSYCHOLOGICAL distress; MENTAL health; QUALITY of life; ALCOHOLISM; PUBLIC health
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 8, p1046
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article