Knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy of elderly caregivers in Chinese nursing homes: a cross-sectional study in Liaoning Province.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of elderly caregivers in Chinese nursing homes (NHs) and associated factors with regard to knowledge, attitude about elderly and self-efficacy. SETTING:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in 12 NHs in Liaoning Province, China. PARTICIPANTS:A total of 403 caregivers from 12 NHs were surveyed. OUTCOME MEASURES:Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire composed of the Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz I, Kogan's Attitude Towards Old People Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and background characteristics of participants. An average score for knowledge, attitude and self-efficacy was calculated. Differences across groups were evaluated using Student's t-test and analysis of variance. Multivariable linear r

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6858227 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature