The present study was undertaken to investigate the extent of depression and anxiety among informal caregivers (ICGs) of people living with HIV. The study also examines the attitudes of ICGs towards the caregiving process. 112 ICGs were administered Beck's Depression Inventory (1961) and Spielberg's State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (1970) and a self-constructed Attitude scale. Statistical analyses indicated higher levels of depression and anxiety and negative attitudes among the ICGs to the caregiving process. The results indicate a positive relationship between attitude, depression and anxiety scores.
Informal caregiver, depression, anxiety, attitude
