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Abstract
Aims: Dementia represents a critical public health issue. Family
caregivers play a vital role in providing care due to limited healthcare
resources, yet they face significant bio-psycho-social challenges that
impact their resilience. Understanding the factors influencing
caregiver resilience is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze factors associated with the
resilience of family caregivers of PwD in Bekasi City, Indonesia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 42 family

caregivers of PwD. Resilience was measured using the Connor-
Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Descriptive and bivariate

analyses were performed to examine associations between
demographic characteristics, caregiving duration, dementia
knowledge, and resilience.
Results: The majority of caregivers were female (71.4%), aged 18–59
years (83.3%), and unemployed (71.4%). Most caregivers had a
moderate level of resilience (71.4%), while 28.6% demonstrated high
resilience. Bivariate analysis showed no significant associations
between resilience and demographic factors, including gender, age,
education level, employment status, caregiving duration, and
dementia-related knowledge (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Resilience among caregivers is not significantly
influenced by demographic variables, highlighting the importance of
focusing on psychosocial and environmental factors to strengthen
resilience. Future efforts should prioritize community-based
interventions, stress management programs, and social support
systems to enhance the well-being of caregivers and the quality of care
for PwD.
Keywords:
Dementia, family caregivers, resilience, caregiver burden, social
support, Indonesia, cross-sectional study