Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Their Associated Factors Among Caregivers of Children With Cancer: A Cross-section Study.

Background: A child's cancer diagnosis and treatment are stressful for family caregivers, who may experience anxiety, depressive symptoms, and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) related to the care they provide.

Objective: This study assessed the prevalence of anxiety, depressive symptoms, HRQoL, and associated factors among caregivers of children with cancer.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 167 caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi.

Experiences of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi: A qualitative study.

Background: Studies have shown that caregivers of children with cancer experience challenges when caring for their children. To date, no studies have examined the experience of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi, a low-income country in sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, this study aimed to explore the experiences of caregivers of Malawian children receiving cancer treatment.

Nature-Based Interventions for Autistic Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Importance: There is a gap in the evidence regarding nature-based interventions (NBIs) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Objective: To systematically review and meta-analyze available evidence on the health-related outcomes in NBIs for children with ASD.

Data Sources: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, Embase, Emcare, Education Resources Information Center, Global Health, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science were searched from inception until May 2023.

Effectiveness of psychoeducation interventions in reducing negative psychological outcomes and improving coping skills in caregivers of children with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Psychoeducation interventions (PEIs) have been used as an adjunct treatment for negative psychological outcomes in caregivers of children with cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of PEIs in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms and improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and coping skills in caregivers of children with cancer.

Method: Ten English databases were searched to identify studies on PEIs for caregivers of children with cancer.

Health-Related Quality of Life of Nurses Caring for Hospitalised Children and Their Families: A National Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) continues to be understudied among nurses in developing countries. This study aimed to assess (1) the HRQoL of nurses in Malawi caring for hospitalised children and their families, and (2) the nurses' demographic characteristics associated with their HRQoL.

Design And Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out at 23 hospitals in Malawi, and 203 nurses participated, resulting in a 96% response rate.