Mental Health of Psychiatric Patients’ Caregivers at Psychiatric Outpatient Department in Pattani Hospital
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Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of mental health problem among caregivers of psychiatric patients at Pattani Hospital
Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 400 caregivers of psychiatric patients who had attended the outpatient clinic at Pattani hospital during 1 December 2023, to 31 December 2023. Participants were assessed by demographic questionnaires and Thai General Health Questionnaire-28. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as Chi-square or Fisher's exact test and Stepwise Multiple Regression.
Results: The study found that 57 out of the 400 caregivers of patients studied had mental health problem, accounting for 14.3%. When assessing each aspect of mental health, it was observed that 16.0% exhibited physical symptoms, 14.7% experienced anxiety and insomnia, 13.0% faced social impairments, and 6% suffered from severe depression. The analysis of factors influencing the mental health status of caregivers of psychiatric patients revealed several significant findings. Specifically, caregivers in the age group of 31 - 40 years (Adj.OR=0.13, p = 0.006), 41 - 50 years old (Adj.OR=0.07, p = 0.001), 51 - 60 years old (Adj.OR=0.04, p < 0.001), relationship factors with the patient as a child (Adj.OR=0.35, p = 0.034), relatives (Adj.OR=0.16, p < 0.001) and education level factor Bachelor's degree or higher (Adj.OR=0.40, p = 0.045) were less likely to experience mental health problem. Divorced/separated (Adj.OR=4.83, p = 0.002), having family income in debt (Adj.OR=2.06, p = 0.032), and having had bad experiences with patients (Adj.OR=2.40, p = 0.033) were identified as significant factors contributing to mental health problem among caregivers of psychiatric patients at the 0.05 significance level.
Conclusion: Divorce/separated status, debt and having had bad experiences with the patient. As a result, caregivers of psychiatric patients have mental health problems. Therefore, caregivers who meet the above qualifications should be screened. To provide psychological care and close counseling.
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