Table 1.

Stressors of caregivers classified based on the socio-ecological framework

	Dimensions of the Socio-ecological framework
	Individual stressors	Interpersonal stressors	Community stressors	Environmental stressors	Health system and policy stressors
Physical	The burden of work and lack of rest Physical aches and pains	Abusive husband, lack of physical support Inability to give good care for other children	No physical support from community members	Physical accessibility barriers Difficulty in public transport facilities
Emotional	Guilt, blame, worry regarding the future of the child with a disability	Emotional abuse by spouse The guilt of not being able to care for other children	Sense of isolation in society	Worried about how to get around with the child
Social	Blame by society on the parents	Blame by the society that she is not caring for the family	Discrimination in society	Non-inclusive spaces	Lack of social support groups
Financial	Unable to work, the financial burden borne by the individual			Lack of job options that help the caregivers have flexible hours	Disability welfare support insufficient
Informational	Lack of knowledge about caregiving options				Lack of support groups and information