The Relationship between Knowledge and Attitudes towards the Performance of Trained Caregivers in Caring for Dependent Elderly in Hin Tang Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital Sung Noen District Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward work performance among trained caregivers in providing care for dependent older adults at Hin Tang Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital, Sung Noen District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The research employed a mixed-method approach, including qualitative research. A total of 257 questionnaires were distributed, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 participants. The qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The study found that 1) Most respondents were female (175 people, 68.1%). The largest age group was 41–50 years (86 people, 33.5%). The majority were married (171 people, 66.5%), had a secondary education level (129 people, 50.2%), and were engaged in agricultural occupations (123 people, 47.9%). Most respondents had a monthly income of 5,000–10,000 Thai Baht (122 people, 47.5%) and had more than five years of work experience (176 people, 68.5%).  2.)The results showed that the overall level of knowledge factors related to caregivers’ work performance was at the highest level (=4.35, S.D. =0.55) The overall level of attitudes toward work performance among trained caregivers was also at the (=4.53, S.D. =0.61), In addition, the overall level of opinions regarding the work performance of trained caregivers in caring for dependent older adults at Hin Tang Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital was found to be (=4.29, S.D. =0.61) And 3) This reform in training methodology is expected to improve caregivers’ competency, confidence, and performance, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and efficient elderly care system.

Keywords: Caregiver, Dependency Elderly, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice