Table 1 Stressors of caregivers classified based on the socio-ecological framework
| Â | Dimensions of the Socio-ecological framework | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual stressors | Interpersonal stressors | Community stressors | Environmental stressors | Health system and policy stressors | |
Physical | The burden of work and lack of rest Physical aches and pains | Abusive husband, lack of physical support Inability to give good care for other children | No physical support from community members | Physical accessibility barriers Difficulty in public transport facilities | Â |
Emotional | Guilt, blame, worry regarding the future of the child with a disability | Emotional abuse by spouse The guilt of not being able to care for other children | Sense of isolation in society | Worried about how to get around with the child | Â |
Social | Blame by society on the parents | Blame by the society that she is not caring for the family | Discrimination in society | Non-inclusive spaces | Lack of social support groups |
Financial | Unable to work, the financial burden borne by the individual | Â | Â | Lack of job options that help the caregivers have flexible hours | Disability welfare support insufficient |
Informational | Lack of knowledge about caregiving options | Â | Â | Â | Lack of support groups and information |