Depression among caregivers of bedridden patients in mueang district, tak province

Abstract

BACKGROUND:Depression is a common condition in the general population. and is found mostly in primary health care users The situation of the bedridden elderly group continues to increase every year. This group of bedridden elderly people needs to be cared for appropriately and closely at all times. This causes the caregiver to become easily irritated. Feeling like you don't have time for yourself, losing your privacy. Felt like I was connected to the patient. Being separated from society, lacking friends, feeling lonely, bored, and accumulated stress.

OBJECTIVE:To survey depression and develop guidelines for preventing depression among caregivers of bedridden patients in Mueang District, Tak Province.METHODS:This research is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample group consisted of caregivers of bedridden patients in Mueang District, Tak Province, a total of 90 sample groups. which is obtained from specific sampling. Data were collected using a self-answer questionnaire between November 2023 and May 2024. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean.

RESULTS:The results of the study found that Caregivers of bedridden patients. The majority of the sample were female. Ages range from 40-49 years. Most status is marital status. Relationships with addicted patients. The most people with beds are children. The longest period of time caring for bedridden patients is between 1-5 years. Most feel a burden in caring for bedridden patients. The maximum daily care hours for bedridden patients is between 6-10 hours. Depression. The results of the 9-question depression assessment (9Q) found that the sample had no symptoms of depression or had symptoms of depression at a very low level. Representing 27.78% had mild symptoms of depression. Representing 22.22 percent had moderate symptoms of depression. Accounted for 16.67 percent and had symptoms of severe depression. Accounting for 33.33 percent.

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:When considering it, it can be seen that caregivers of bedridden patients are a high-risk group and are prone to depression. Therefore, public health personnel should screen for depression in all caregivers and should periodically follow up on depression to prevent or reduce the severity of depression.