Knowledge and Perceived Challenges of Home Care Management Among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients in a Selected Psychiatric Hospital of Srinagar with a View to Develop a Pamphlet
Keywords:
Knowledge, Perceived Challenges, Caregivers, Mentally Ill Patients, Home CareAbstract
Background : The study was conducted with the aim of assessing the knowledge and perceived challenges of home care management among caregivers of mentally ill patients so that informational aid in the form of a pamphlet could be prepared to incredibly improve their knowledge regarding home care management of mentally ill patients in order to help them grow efficiently.
Objective: To assess caregivers’ knowledge and challenges in home care for mentally ill patients. To determine the relationship between knowledge and caregiving challenges for mentally ill patients. To examine the association between knowledge, challenges, and caregivers’ sociodemographic variables.
Material and Methods: A quantitative descriptive research was conducted at IMHANS, Srinagar, Kashmir, with 80 samples selected
via non-probability purposive sampling. Data was collected using a self-structured interview and the “Zarit Burden Interview” scale, then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The study found 91.2% had good knowledge, 5.0% average, and 3.8% poor. Moderate to severe burden affected 56.2%, mild to moderate 35.0%, severe 5.0%, and no to mild 3.8%. A strong positive correlation existed between knowledge and caregiving challenges (r = 0.809, p < 0.001). Significant associations were found with education (p = 0.002) and income (p = 0.014); challenges also correlated with income (p = 0.046).
Conclusion: Despite good knowledge, caregivers faced moderate to severe burdens. Knowledge didn’t reduce caregiving challenges. The study suggests organizing health camps, teaching programs, and providing informational aids to enhance caregivers’ knowledge of home care management.
How to cite this article:
Bashir I, Dar M A, Kour P, Kachroo M, Kawoos Y,
Minha B, Tikku O, Haleema A. Knowledge and
Perceived Challenges of Home Care Management
Among Caregivers of Mentally Ill Patients in a
Selected Psychiatric Hospital of Srinagar with a
View to Develop a Pamphlet
Ind J Holist Nurs. 2023;14(4):1-7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2348.2133.202317
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