Caregiver burden from caring for dependent elderly in Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

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Makara Journal of Health Research Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI:10.7454/msk.v24i1.1067

May Zun Naing, Sein Yaw May, M. Aung

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Background: Elderly population and well-being of those are emerging as major challenges for families and communities. This study aimed to identify caregiving burden among caregivers who care for dependent elderly. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Tharkayta Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Total 200 caregivers were selected applying multi-stage sampling method and structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Dependent score of elderly was assessed by using Barthel Index of activities of daily living (ADL) and assessment of caregiver burden through Zarit Burden Interview. Results: The results showed that over one fifth of caregivers 21.5% had experienced severe burden, 39.5% had experienced moderate burden, 32.5% had experienced mild burden and only 6.5% had experienced no/little burden. Among elderly population, 11.5% were fully dependent, 40.0% were highly dependent, 46.0% were semi dependent, and only 2.5% were almost independent. Burden of caregivers and dependent score of elderly were negatively correlated (ß = ̶ 0.247, p = 0.000) and statistically significant association between age group and burden level (X = 17.335, p = 0.008). Conclusion: This study highlighted that community health nurses should emphasize on health education activities regarding caregivers training and home visit program for elderly and their caregivers.

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背景:老年人口及其福祉正在成为家庭和社区面临的主要挑战。本研究旨在了解受供养老人的照顾者的照顾负担。方法:横断面描述性研究在缅甸仰光塔卡塔镇进行。采用多阶段抽样法，采用结构化问卷法，抽取200名护理人员进行数据收集。采用Barthel日常生活活动指数(ADL)评估老年人的依赖评分，采用Zarit burden Interview评估照顾者负担。结果:超过五分之一的护理人员有严重负担(21.5%)，中度负担(39.5%)，轻度负担(32.5%)，无负担或轻微负担(6.5%)。在老年人群中，11.5%的人完全依赖，40.0%的人高度依赖，46.0%的人半依赖，只有2.5%的人几乎独立。照顾者负担与老年人依赖评分呈负相关(ß = 0.247, p = 0.000)，年龄与负担水平呈显著相关(X = 17.335, p = 0.008)。结论:社区卫生护士应重视护理人员培训和老年人及其护理人员家访等健康教育活动。

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