Male Family Caregivers of Schizophrenic Patients have a Higher Risk of Hypertension and Lower Quality of Life : A Cross-Sectional Study

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Background: A limited study has identified the essential information on the physical health of family caregivers with patients with schizophrenia in Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the correlations between blood pressure and quality of life in family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Methods: A retrospective and cross-sectional study design used convenience sampling conducted in several mental hospitals in Indonesia. Measurement of a calibrating sphygmomanometer and WHO Quality of Life-BRIEF were used to collect the data from the family caregiver. Participants received questionnaires and signed informed consent.