Effectiveness of Caregivers Trai Effectiveness of Caregivers Training Program for Older Adults on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Confidence of the Caregivers in the Three Southern Border Provinces
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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of training program for caregivers of older adults on their levels of knowledge, attitude, and confidence in caregiving among participants in the three southern border provinces of Thailand. Mixed-methods design (quantitative–qualitative) was employed. Data were collected from a quantitative sample of 15 caregivers who completed the training course using a questionnaire. Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) index ranged from 0.67 to 1.00. Subsequently, 7 participants from this group served as qualitative informants for in-depth data collection. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean and Spearman correlation coefficient, and content analysis. The findings revealed that participants demonstrated moderate to high levels of knowledge in elderly care (mean score = 23.13 out of 30), and high levels of attitude (mean = 4.34) and confidence for elderly care (mean = 4.58). Knowledge was positively correlated with confidence (rS = 0.596, p-value = 0.018), while attitude showed no significant correlation with confidence. Qualitative data were classified into four themes 1) It is a beneficial project for society that also helps generate income; 2) The training provides an opportunity to practice real work in the community; 3) It helps to build confidence in caring for the elderly; and 4) There should be annual knowledge refresher training. In conclusion, this research effectively enhanced the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence of caregivers for the elderly, particularly through its emphasis on hands-on practice and post-training knowledge refreshment.
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