Arworn Khoomkrathoke. Perceived self-efficacy of caregivers in caring for children with pneumonia at home. Master's Degree(Pediatric Nursing). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2008.
Perceived self-efficacy of caregivers in caring for children with pneumonia at home
Abstract:
This descriptive research which aimed at studying perceived self-efficacy of
caregivers in caring for children with pneumonia at home and investigating the relationship
between demographic characteristics of caregivers (age, educational level, family income)
and perceived self-efficacy of caregivers in caring for children with pneumonia at home. The
study sample consisted of principal caregivers of children ranging in age from one month to
five years old who were hospitalized at Maharaj Nakhonratchasima Hospital,
Nakhonratchasima province. Data were collected by means of the demographic data
questionnaire and the perceived self-efficacy of caregivers in caring for children with
pneumonia at home questionnaire. Statistical analyses included frequency distribution,
percentage, means, standard deviation, and Chi-square.
The results of the study revealed that caregivers had a high average score on
perceived self-efficacy in caring for children with pneumonia at home (X = 88.26, SD =
11.01). As for each aspect of perceived self-efficacy, it was found that the aspect with the
highest mean score was taking children to outpatient referral (X = 94.80, SD = 13.22),
followed by health, treatment, diet, environment, and medication. (X = 91.97, SD = 11.34;
X = 91.23, SD = 11.86; X = 87.55, SD = 13.72; X = 86.07, SD = 15.70; X = 84.77, SD =
15.91, respectively). Moreover, it was found that age, educational level, and family income
had no relationship to perceived self-efficacy of caregivers in caring for children with
pneumonia at home (χ2 = 7.533, 2.827, and 2.508, respectively).
Based on these findings, it was suggested that nurses should undergo training to equip
the caregivers with knowledge and information necessary in promoting caregivers
appropriate perceived self-efficacy in caring for children with pneumonia at home, especially
when it comes to administration of medication and environment. Proper preparation and
promotion of caregivers experience in care should be emphasized as well so as to increase
quality of care provided to children with pneumonia at home