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Factors influencing the knowledge parents/caregivers have about school-readiness for grade one scholarsDu Toit, Kirsten Jodi January 2017 (has links)
Research report submitted the Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Occupational therapy / This cross sectional quantitative study aimed to examine the understanding
parents/caregivers have of school readiness requirements for Grade 1 children in
comparison to expected scholastic criteria in the Gauteng province and the
demographic factors which may affect this. A questionnaire was specifically
designed for this study based on CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy
Statement) and IEB (Independent Education Board) and included looking at various
area of development. Questionnaire content was validated by experts in a pilot
study. Five hundred and ten questionnaires were circulated to parents/caregivers of
Grade R and Grade 1 scholars in 2 urban and 1 private school. Two hundred and ten
questionnaires were returned of which 180 were included in the data analysis.
Overall results revealed that parents/caregivers had a better understanding of school
readiness with respect to thinking and reasoning; motor ability; numerical skills and
speaking abilities. They had moderate understanding of writing abilities; life skills and
listening skills with the least knowledge about activities of daily living, reading and
viewing skills and language structure and use. The only significant demographic
factor that was identified was the level of education of the mother. This suggested
that a higher level of education enabled the prediction of school readiness. / MT2017
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The impact of care giving on the quality of life caregivers of patients with schizophreniaMtshali, Thokozani January 2017 (has links)
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment for the requirements for the degree
of Master of Medicine in Psychiatry
Johannesburg, 2017 / Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness, which is often characterized
by a relapsing course with resultant effects on most areas of functioning due to the
disability associated with it. The presence of any of the symptoms of schizophrenia
can be extremely distressing for the families or caregivers who care for the patient.
The term caregiver burden arose following the deinstitutionalization of mental health
patients that was associated with integration of patients with severe mental illnesses
into the community. Limited data of caregiver burden and its relationship with quality
of life (QOL) is available in South Africa. The aim of the present study is to describe
the nature of caregiver burden and to describe the relationship between caregiver
burden and QOL.
Methods: The study is descriptive and cross-sectional in nature and was conducted at
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital from February 2014 to October 2014.
Data was collected from caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in the form of
questionnaires. Caregiver burden was assessed by the use of a Caregiver Strain Index
questionnaire with a score greater than 7 suggesting a high caregiver burden. Quality
of life was assessed with the World Health Organization Quality of Life brief
questionnaire; it is scored on six domains each of which contributes to the caregiver’s
overall impression of their quality of life.
Results: Of the 127 participants identified for the study, eight six participated.
Significant factors associated with higher caregiver burden were as follows: increased
number of admissions per year, caring for adults less within the ages of 46-55 years,
caring for patients with psychosocial stressors and living in a household with 3 to 4
people.
Conclusion: The relationship between caregiver burden and caregiver QOL suggested
that as caregiver burden increases, QOL decreases. / MT2017
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Full time grandparent caregivers : their feelings and experiences : a qualitative perspectiveBaranyai, Susan. January 2000 (has links)
No description available.
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Gender differences in substance use and depression among caregiversOgunmefun, Memunat, Ahuja, Manik 25 April 2023 (has links) (PDF)
TITLE: Gender differences in substance use and depression among caregivers
AUTHOR INFO
Memunat Ogunmefun
Manik Ahuja
Author Affiliations:
College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, United States
Background: Around 20% of adults in the United States provide care for a loved one, with approximately 61% of these caregivers identifying as women. Typically, a caregiver is defined as someone who provides help and support to a family member or friend who is facing illness or disability as a result of a medical condition. Caregiving may be rewarding, but it can also cause significant psychological strain, leading to adverse consequences, such as turning to substance use to cope with stress. Increased levels of stress in caregivers can make them more susceptible to various health problems, such as depression and anxiety disorders, sleep disturbances, compromised physical health, cardiovascular disease, and substance use disorders. The aim of this study is to examine the gender differences in substance use and depression among caregivers using a nationally representative sample.
Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System a nationally representative U.S. telephone-based survey of adults aged 18 years and extracted data for non-metropolitan/rural counties. Logistic regression analyses were conducted separately to test the association between self-identified caregiver status and three outcomes, including depression and current alcohol use. We controlled for past month’s income, race, educational status, and age. Caregiver status was identified based on providing care or assistance to a friend or family member over the last 30 days.
Results: Overall, 21.7% (n=13,653) of our participants self-identified as a caregiver, while 19.5% reported depression, past month alcohol use (48.2%), past month smoking (13.5%), and past month marijuana use (4.2%). Significant interactions were found between caregiver status and gender (p=.0001). We then stratified by gender. Among males, self-identified caregiver status was associated with higher odds of depression (OR=1.48, 95% CI, 1.41,1.55). Among females, caregiver status was associated with higher odds of depression (OR=1.48, 95% CI, 1.29, 1.39). Caregiver status did not predict alcohol use.
Conclusion: Caregiving has been known to cause psychological strain which may be associated with alcohol use and depression. According to this study, being a caregiver may contribute to depression regardless of gender, but it does not necessarily affect alcohol consumption. The gender differences observed in this study highlight the need for interventions and support programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs and challenges faced by male and female caregivers. It is important for healthcare professionals to consider caregiver status and gender when assessing mental health risk factors.
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Helping occupational performance through engagement: A service evaluation of a programme for informal carers of people with dementiaHampson, C., Smith, Sarah J. 24 September 2014 (has links)
No / Statement of context: The Helping Occupational Performance through Engagement programme is a series of workshops which
aim to equip informal caregivers with the skills and knowledge they require to engage a person with dementia in meaningful daily
occupations.
Reflection on practice: Following the initial implementation of the programme, a service evaluation was carried out to establish
whether these aims were being met. The evaluation took a mixed methods approach, combining questionnaire and focus group
data obtained from participants of the programme.
Implications for practice: Results demonstrated that whilst in general the programme is fulfilling its aims, further evaluation is
required to establish the long-term impact of the programme.
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Longitudinal trajectories of quality of life among people with mild-to-moderate dementia: a latent growth model approach with IDEAL cohort study dataClare, L., Gamble, L.D., Martyr, A., Sabatini, S., Nelis, S.M., Quinn, Catherine, Pentecost, C., Victor, C., Jones, R.W., Jones, I.R., Knapp, M., Litherland, R., Morris, R.G., Rusted, J.M., Thom, J.M., Collins, R., Henderson, C., Matthews, F.E., IDEAL study team 17 February 2022 (has links)
Yes / Objectives: We aimed to examine change over time in self-rated quality of life (QoL) in people with
mild-to-moderate dementia and identify sub-groups with distinct QoL trajectories.
Method: We used data from people with mild-to-moderate dementia followed up at 12 and 24 months
in the IDEAL cohort study (baseline n=1537). A latent growth model approach examined
mean change over time in QoL, assessed with the QoL-AD scale, and investigated
associations of baseline demographic, cognitive and psychological covariates with the
intercept and slope of QoL. We employed growth mixture modelling to identify multiple
growth trajectories.
Results: Overall mean QoL scores were stable and no associations with change over time were
observed. Four classes of QoL trajectories were identified: two with higher baseline QoL
scores, labelled Stable (74.9%) and Declining (7.6%), and two with lower baseline QoL
scores, labelled Stable Lower (13.7%) and Improving (3.8%). The Declining class had higher
baseline levels of depression and loneliness, and lower levels of self-esteem and optimism,
than the Stable class. The Stable Lower class was characterised by disadvantage related to
social structure, poor physical health, functional disability, and low psychological well-being The Improving class was similar to the Stable Lower class but had lower cognitive test scores.
Discussion: Understanding individual trajectories can contribute to personalised care planning. Efforts to
prevent decline in perceived QoL should primarily target psychological well-being. Efforts to
improve QoL for those with poorer QoL should additionally address functional impairment,
isolation, and disadvantage related to social structure. / This work was supported by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) grant ES/L001853/2. Alzheimer‟s Society Centre of Excellence grant 348, ASPR2-16-001
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Measuring caregiver burden its effect on the primary caregivers of Thai elderly with hip fractures : a research report submitted in partial fulfillment ... for the degree of Master of Science (Gerontological Nursing) ... /Monkong, Supreeda. January 1999 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1999. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.
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Measuring caregiver burden its effect on the primary caregivers of Thai elderly with hip fractures : a research report submitted in partial fulfillment ... for the degree of Master of Science (Gerontological Nursing) ... /Monkong, Supreeda. January 1999 (has links)
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1999. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.
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Chinese family caregivers: dilemmas at the extremity of public and private obligationsHolroyd, Eleanor Anne. January 1998 (has links)
published_or_final_version / Sociology / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy
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Caregivers' Appraisal of Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms and the Relationship to Decisions About CareJones, Phyllis L. (Phyllis Lee) 05 1900 (has links)
The purpose of the present study was to compare 42 community-dwelling spouse and child Alzheimer's Disease caregivers with 38 community-dwelling potential caregivers on salience of illness symptoms, and accuracy of judging symptoms of illnesses.
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