Determinants of Quality of Life in Thai Caregivers of Dependent Older Adults
The Role of Health Promotion and Occupational Risks
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15469616 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sasithorn Thanapop (0000-0002-1318-3817, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University), Bussarawadee Saengsuwan (Walailak University), Irniza Rasdi (0000-0002-1653-0001, Universiti Putra Malaysia), Chamnong Thanapop (0000-0002-9158-7171, Walailak University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 578-578 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22040578 |
| PMID | 40283803 |
| OpenAlex | W4409335760 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
Caregiving for dependent older adults presents significant health and occupational challenges, particularly in rural Thailand. This study examines predictors of health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) among in-home caregivers, focusing on health promotion, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) prevention, and occupational health practices. An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted among 701 caregivers across 23 districts in Nakhon Si Thammarat, southern Thailand. Data were collected through structured questionnaires assessing socio-demographics, health behaviors, working conditions, and HR-QOL using the Thai SF-36V2. Stepwise regression analysis identified key predictors of HR-QOL. Our findings indicate that most caregivers were female (81.5%), middle-aged (mean age: 47.7 years), and had moderate education levels. Over half experienced moderate exposure to occupational hazards, including physical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial risks, contributing to job strain, inadequate rest, and strained relationships. HR-QOL scores suggested that a significant proportion of caregivers had moderate to poor quality of life, particularly in physical health domains. Stepwise regression analysis showed that better self-reported health promotion behaviors and occupational hazard prevention practices were positively associated with HR-QOL, whereas the presence of NCDs had a negative impact. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to enhance caregivers' well-being and inform public health strategies for strengthening community-based care systems
Demographics · Environmental health · Health promotion · Occupational safety and health · Promotion (chess · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Public health · Quality of life (healthcare · Workplace health promotion · Demography · Employment and Welfare Studies · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Nursing · Gerontology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |