This cross-sectional study aimed to identify caregiver burden and its determinants in the informal caregivers of older patients with dementia (PWDs) aged ≥ 60 years in Java, Indonesia. Data were collected from 207 caregivers of older PWDs using self-administered questionnaires. The dependent variable was caregiver subjective burden, assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The independent variables included the socio-demographic characteristics of PWDs and caregivers, the caregiver’s perceived social support, and the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). Linear regression with a stepwise elimination method was used to identify the factors associated with caregiver burden. This study found that four factors were associated with the caregiver burden, such as the gender of PWDs, the educational level of caregivers, social support, and BPSD (R-squared = 27.78%). Higher burden was reported among the caregivers of female PWDs (β = 5.58; 95%CI = 2.16; 8.99) and PWDs with higher scores of BPSD (β = 0.34; 95%CI = 0.25; 0.43). Meanwhile, the caregivers with higher perceived social support (β = −0.26; 95%CI = −0.42; −0.10) and who completed high school education and above (β = −6.41; 95%CI = −10.07; −2.74) tended to have lower scores of subjective burden. These findings suggest that BPSD management and maintaining the resources of support may provide an opportunity to minimise caregiver burden and improve the quality of life of caregivers and PWDs.

Background: Psychological capital (Psycap), encapsulates positive mental attributes such as hope, resilience, optimism, and one’s ability to positively reframe a situation, all of which shape an individual’s responses to and management of challenges. The adolescence period is crucial to the development of Psychological capital (Psycap), and the extent to which it is cultivated will determine levels of happiness in one’s future. Its role within the unique socio-educational environment, however, is still unresolved in the context of Islamic boarding schools. Purpose: The objective of this research was to analyze the correlation of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) with the Subjective Well-Being (SWB) of youth in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools. Methods: Information was obtained through a cross-sectional survey distributed to 208 adolescents. The Psychological Capital Questionnaire was administered to gauge the PsyCap. The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), in conjunction with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), was employed to measure subjective well-being (SWB). For data analysis, descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used. Results: This investigation determined that mean scores for all PsyCap components and SWB besides observed the clearly connected data that as PsyCap increased, SWB also appeared to elevate. Among components, hope demonstrated the strongest correlation (r = 0.444, p<0.001), followed by optimism (r = 0.407, p<0.001), efficacy (r = 0.364, p<0.001), and resilience (r = 0.363, p<0.001). Conclusion: All PsyCap components positively correlated with subjective well-being and with hope being the strongest predictor. This underscores the significance of hope-augmentation PsyCap interventions within the context of a boarding school to aid in the development and well-being of adolescents.

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In countries such as Indonesia, Tuberkulosis (TB) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in the world. Active tuberculosis patients can prevent the evolution of tuberculosis through isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT). However, adherence to this regimen is particularly low among family members of tuberculosis patients. This study[A1] [A2] aims to explore the factors influencing compliance with IPT among family members of tuberculosis patients and assess the impact of family and community support on compliance. Various studies relating to IPT adherence were reviewed, especially in high TB burden areas such as Greater Jakarta. Socioeconomic status and education level, as well as awareness regarding TB prevention, were found to influence the level of adherence of respondents. Community and family involvement and education on TB, social stigma, and how to overcome it were found to significantly help in controlling medication adherence and the spread/transmission of TB. The results of this study support the strengthening of initiatives aimed at TB control, especially in households with high risk of TB exposure.