Abstract
Purpose: This study was designed to explore positive and negative aspects of the caregiver reaction and identify factors influencing psychological well-being among family caregivers of home-based cancer patients. Methods: The participants were 139 family caregivers from two cities. These caregivers took care of he family member in the home. Data were collected utilizing the Caregiver Reaction Assessment Scale and the Psychological Well-being Scale. Results: Self-esteem was the highest reaction reported among the family caregivers. There were significant correlations between caregiver reaction and their psychological well-being. In multiple regression analysis, self-esteem and family support were predictors of psychological well-being among family caregivers (F=13.71, p<.001, Adj. R²=.393). Conclusion: The results demonstrated that self-esteem and family support impacts the psychological well-being among cancer family caregivers. Thus, nursing intervention are needed to enhance self-esteem to improve psychological well-being among family caregivers.
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