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    Appraisal of Psycho-Social Stress and Burden of Palliative Care of Chronic Illness among Informal Caregivers in Ibadan Metropolis
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Adenike Iyabo OSUBU
    Informal caregivers play a vital role in palliative care delivery, particularly in low- and middle income countries where formal healthcare systems are often overstretched. In Nigeria, many patients with chronic or terminal illnesses rely on family members and friends for care, exposing caregivers to emotional, physical, and psychological strain. Therefore, this study appraised psychosocial stress and burden of palliative care of chronic illnesses among informal caregivers in Ibadan metropolis. The main aim and objectives is to determine the levels of stress and burden, identifying associated factors, and examining the relationship between caregiving duration, stress, and burden. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised informal caregivers of palliative care patients attending Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital and Ring Road State Hospital in Ibadan. A sample size of 172 respondents were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire consisting of socio- demographic information, the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) to assess caregiving burden, and the Kingston Caregiver Stress Scale (KCSS) to measure psychosocial stress. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Majority (65.1%) of respondents experienced psychosocial stress, while 36.0% reported significant caregiving burden. Findings revealed that 65.1% of respondents experienced significant psychosocial stress, while 36.0% reported a high caregiving burden. The caregiver–patient relationship showed a significant association with both psychosocial stress (χ² = 11.235, p = 0.047) and caregiving burden (χ² = 12.655, p = 0.027). A strong positive relationship (χ² = 20.620, p < 0.001) was found between psychosocial stress and caregiving burden. Informal caregiving for palliative care patients imposes considerable psychological, emotional, and physical strain on caregivers. Key words: Psychosocial Stress, Caregiving Burden, Informal Caregivers, Palliative Care, Ibadan Metropolis Word count: 274