Effectiveness of a Home Based Training Program on Caregivers Knowledge in Managing Aggressive Behavior of Patients With Mental Illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232110394
Author(s):  
Kusum Lata ◽  
T. K Ajesh Kumar ◽  
Deepika C. Khakha ◽  
Raman Deep
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Caregiver Training ◽  
Bonferroni Adjustment ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Post Test ◽  
At Home

In India, more than 90% of the patient with chronic mental illness stayed with their family members. Approximately 77.4% of caregivers experience moderate to severe levels of aggression. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of caregiver-training program on knowledge in managing aggressive behavior of mentally ill at home. Research design was pre-experimental. Seventy two caregivers were recruited using purposive sampling technique. The caregivers knowledge was assessed at 3 time points with regard to training program; before, immediately (post-test 1), and after 1 month (±1 week; post-test 2). The baseline knowledge was reflective of the deficiencies existing in the management of aggression of the mentally ill by caregivers. The knowledge of caregivers regarding the management of aggressive behavior of mentally ill, increased after caregiver training program, from the pre-test score of 17.63 ± 3.3 to post-test 1 score of 23.26 ± 2.9, and slightly decreased post-test 2 score of 21.01 ± 3.3 at p < .05. Repeated measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was done to compare the differences in knowledge score over time with Bonferroni adjustment. This home based caregiver training program helped caregivers to identify etiological factors of aggression, warning signs of aggression and use of de-escalation strategies to manage aggressive behavior of mentally ill. Training caregivers regarding aggression management will make caregiver proficient in practicing safe approach during handling of aggressive patient which will ensure the physical safety of the caregiver as well as of the patient and let the patient stay at home.

scholarly journals Attitudes in Healthcare Students Towards Mental Illness - A Pre- and Post Multicenter University Program Survey

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Gyllensten ◽  
Bengt Sevensson ◽  
Tommy Bjorkman ◽  
Lars Hansson ◽  
Christel Leufstadius ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Stigmatizing Attitudes ◽  
Public Health Workers

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of naturalistic educational interventions on attitudes towards persons with mental illness. Methods: In a pre-post test design, 456 students in vocational University programmes to become nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and public health workers were studied after a course in mental illness, using questionnaires focusing on familiarity with mental illness and attitudes towards the mentally ill in general and towards schizophrenia in particular. Results: The results revealed a significant improvement for the total group in their being afraid of people with mental illness in general and being more positive towards having mentally ill people living in their neighbourhood. Differences between the student groups were found. Some educational features positively influencing stigmatizing attitudes were identified. Conclusion: Education has some effect on attitudes towards patients with mental illness, mostly on fear. To understand the effective educational ingredients for change, further research is needed.

scholarly journals What Is the Impact of a Context-Specific Training Program for Home-Based Carers? An Evaluation Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9263
Author(s):  
Mamare Adelaide Bopape ◽  
Tebogo Maria Mothiba ◽  
Hilde Bastiaens ◽  
Johan Wens
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Dietary Advice ◽  
Diabetes Knowledge ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: In South Africa (SA), home-based carers (HBCs) play a crucial role at the community level for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including diabetes mellitus (DM) public health care. The work of HBCs requires them to be knowledgeable about diabetes, and lack of knowledge has implications on their roles for the provision of health information and dietary advice. HBCs need to be provided with specific training to develop their knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to provide care to people with diabetes (PWD) because organizations need to benefit from a pool of well-trained HBCs. Therefore, a training program was developed to improve care for chronic conditions based on local needs. Aim: To implement and evaluate the training program for the HBCs for PWD in Ga-Dikgale village. Methods: HBCs working at Ga- Dikgale villages in four clinics—namely, Dikgale, Seobi Dikgale, Sebayeng, and Makotopong—participated voluntarily. Fifty-five (55) HBCs who attended the training program completed satisfaction survey tools, and furthermore, 45 HBCs completed both pre-training and post-training knowledge questionnaires. Training divided into two sessions which each lasted for two days was conducted. Satisfaction with the training, improvement of knowledge, and perceived impact on daily practice were evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Results: Quantitative results indicate that 72% had poor knowledge of pre-training and only 9% post-training. They scored more in a post-test with the following differences: Post-test (mean = 6.00, SD = 1.26); pre-test (mean = 3.31, SD = 1.77). The t-test results indicated the difference to be significant, t = −9.241, p = 0.000. From the qualitative results, the themes that emerged during data analysis from group discussions were HBCs’ achievements from the training, challenges related to diabetes and diet, and suggestions for further training. Conclusions: A context-specific training increased diabetes knowledge among the HBCs for PWD. The results highlighted the importance of training in improving the knowledge of HBCs about the care of PWD. The improvement in diabetes knowledge among HBCs needs to be maintained and sustained to achieve major health benefits for PWD.

scholarly journals Stigma and burden of mental illness and their correlates among family caregivers of mentally ill patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omnya S. Ebrahim ◽  
Ghada S. T. Al-Attar ◽  
Romany H. Gabra ◽  
Doaa M. M. Osman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Affiliate Stigma ◽  
Associative Stigma

Abstract Background and objectives Family caregivers play a curial role in supporting and caring for their mentally ill relatives. Their struggle for facing stigma and shouldering caregiving burden is marginalized, undervalued, and invisible to medical services. This study assessed the stigma and burden of mental illnesses, and their correlates among family caregivers of mentally ill patients. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 425 main family caregivers of mentally ill patients at Assiut University Hospital. A structured interview questionnaire was designed to collect socio-demographic data of both patients and their caregivers. Stigma scale for caregivers of people with mental illness (CPMI) was used to assess the affiliate stigma, while the associative stigma was assessed by the explanatory model interview catalogue stigma scale (EMIC-Stigma scale). The caregivers’ burden was assessed using Zarit burden Interview, and Modified Attitude toward Mental Illness Questionnaire was used to assess caregivers’ knowledge and attitude towards mental illness. Results Bipolar disorder (48%) and schizophrenia/other related psychotic disorders (42.8%) were the most common mental illnesses among the study patients. The mean scores of CPMI total scale, EMIC-Stigma scale, and Zarit Burden scale were 56.80 ± 7.99, 13.81 ± 5.42, and 55.20 ± 9.82, respectively. The significant correlates for affiliate stigma were being parents of patients (ß = 4.529, p < 0.001), having higher associate stigma (ß = 0.793, p < 0.001), and aggressive behavior of mentally ill patients (ß = 1.343, p = 0.038). The significant correlates for associate stigma of the study caregivers were being caregivers’ relatives other than parents (ß = 1.815, p = 0.006), having high affiliate stigma (ß = 0.431, p < 0.001), having poor knowledge and negative attitude towards mental illness (ß = − 0.158, p = 0.002), and aggressive behavior of mentally ill relatives (ß = 1.332, p = 0.005). The correlates for the high burden were being male (ß = 3.638, p = 0.006), non-educated caregiver (ß = 1.864, p = 0.045), having high affiliate stigma (ß = 0.467, p < 0.001), having high associative stigma (ß = 0.409, p < 0.001), having poor knowledge and negative attitude toward mental illness (ß = − 0.221, p = 0.021), seeking traditional healers and non-psychiatrist’s care from the start (ß = 2.378, p = 0.018), and caring after young mentally ill relatives (ß = − 0.136, p = 0.003). Conclusion The studied caregivers suffered from stigma and a high level of burden. Psycho-educational programs directed toward family caregivers are highly recommended.

“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING WARNING SIGNS AND PRIMARY PREVENTION OF MENTAL ILLNESS AMONG ADOLESCENTS AT SELECTED SCHOOLS OF AHMEDABAD CITY.”

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Amee Jain ◽  
Palak Patel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

A study to assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching Program on knowledge regarding warning signs and Primary prevention of mental illness among Adolescents at selected schools of Ahmedabad city. The objectives of the study were: To assess the level of knowledge regarding warning signs and primary prevention of mental illness among adolescents at selected schools of Ahmedabad city, To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on warning signs and primary prevention of mental illness among adolescents at selected schools of Ahmedabad city, To nd out the association between the level of knowledge regarding warning signs and primary prevention of mental illness with selected demographic variables. Quantitative research approach was used. One group pre-test post-test research design was adopted for the study. Total 120 samples were selected from the selected schools of Ahmedabad city through non-probability convenience sampling technique. The researcher used structured knowledge questionnaire for data collection. As a part of intervention planned teaching program on warning signs and primary prevention of mental illness was carried out among adolescents at selected schools of Ahmedabad city. The post test score was measured with same questionnaires after 7 days. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistical method. T test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching program. Pre-test mean: 10.10 and Post-test mean: 15.73, Mean difference: 5.63, and the standard deviation of Pre-test: 4.16, Post-test: 5.82. “t” value: 14.42 with degrees of freedom (120- 1=119), highly signicant at 0.05% level of signicance. Hence PTP is effective in terms of imparting knowledge. Researcher had found the association with demographic variables. i.e., Age & Standard of the study.

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