Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore
Abstract Background Informal caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) are often associated with negative health outcomes. Self-efficacy in dementia caregiving has been reported to have protective effects on caregiver’s health. This study aims to examine the factors associated with the domains of ca...
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doaj-ed502ff4234c417ea6ce2b51591c3cb12021-01-10T12:16:00ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182021-01-0121111110.1186/s12877-020-01951-8Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in SingaporeGregory Tee Hng Tan0Qi Yuan1Fiona Devi2Peizhi Wang3Li Ling Ng4Richard Goveas5Siow Ann Chong6Mythily Subramaniam7Research Division, Institute of Mental HealthResearch Division, Institute of Mental HealthResearch Division, Institute of Mental HealthResearch Division, Institute of Mental HealthDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Changi General HospitalDepartment of Geriatric Psychiatry, Institute of Mental HealthResearch Division, Institute of Mental HealthResearch Division, Institute of Mental HealthAbstract Background Informal caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) are often associated with negative health outcomes. Self-efficacy in dementia caregiving has been reported to have protective effects on caregiver’s health. This study aims to examine the factors associated with the domains of caregiving self-efficacy among informal caregivers in Singapore, a country with a rapidly aging population and a 10% prevalence of dementia among older adults. Methods Two hundred eighty-two informal caregivers were recruited and data including participant’s caregiving self-efficacy, sociodemographic information, perceived social support, positive aspects of caregiving, knowledge of dementia, as well as behavioral and memory problems of care recipients were collected. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed for the 3-factor model of the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy (RSCSE), and multiple linear regressions were conducted using the RSCSE subscales as dependent variables. Results Our CFA found that the RSCSE 3-factor model proposed by the original scale developer was an acceptable fit among informal caregivers in Singapore. Having established that the 3-factor model of the RSCSE was compatible among our sample, a series of multiple regressions were conducted using each of the factors as a dependent variable. Regressions revealed several factors that were significantly associated with caregiving self-efficacy. Importantly, outlook on life was positively associated to all 3 domains of the RSCSE, while social support was positively associated with self-efficacy in obtaining respite and controlling upsetting thoughts. Conclusion The 3-factor model of the RSCSE was found to be an appropriate fit for our sample. Findings from this study elucidated important novel insights into the factors that influences caregiving self-efficacy amongst informal caregivers in Singapore. Crucially, caregivers’ outlook on life and social support should be improved in order to enhance their caregiving self-efficacy.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01951-8Informal caregiversDementia caregivingCaregiving self-efficacyRSCSE |
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Gregory Tee Hng Tan Qi Yuan Fiona Devi Peizhi Wang Li Ling Ng Richard Goveas Siow Ann Chong Mythily Subramaniam Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore BMC Geriatrics Informal caregivers Dementia caregiving Caregiving self-efficacy RSCSE |
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Gregory Tee Hng Tan Qi Yuan Fiona Devi Peizhi Wang Li Ling Ng Richard Goveas Siow Ann Chong Mythily Subramaniam |
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Gregory Tee Hng Tan |
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Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore |
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Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore |
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Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore |
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Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore |
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Factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in Singapore |
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factors associated with caregiving self-efficacy among primary informal caregivers of persons with dementia in singapore |
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BMC Geriatrics |
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Abstract Background Informal caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) are often associated with negative health outcomes. Self-efficacy in dementia caregiving has been reported to have protective effects on caregiver’s health. This study aims to examine the factors associated with the domains of caregiving self-efficacy among informal caregivers in Singapore, a country with a rapidly aging population and a 10% prevalence of dementia among older adults. Methods Two hundred eighty-two informal caregivers were recruited and data including participant’s caregiving self-efficacy, sociodemographic information, perceived social support, positive aspects of caregiving, knowledge of dementia, as well as behavioral and memory problems of care recipients were collected. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed for the 3-factor model of the Revised Scale for Caregiving Self-Efficacy (RSCSE), and multiple linear regressions were conducted using the RSCSE subscales as dependent variables. Results Our CFA found that the RSCSE 3-factor model proposed by the original scale developer was an acceptable fit among informal caregivers in Singapore. Having established that the 3-factor model of the RSCSE was compatible among our sample, a series of multiple regressions were conducted using each of the factors as a dependent variable. Regressions revealed several factors that were significantly associated with caregiving self-efficacy. Importantly, outlook on life was positively associated to all 3 domains of the RSCSE, while social support was positively associated with self-efficacy in obtaining respite and controlling upsetting thoughts. Conclusion The 3-factor model of the RSCSE was found to be an appropriate fit for our sample. Findings from this study elucidated important novel insights into the factors that influences caregiving self-efficacy amongst informal caregivers in Singapore. Crucially, caregivers’ outlook on life and social support should be improved in order to enhance their caregiving self-efficacy. |
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Informal caregivers Dementia caregiving Caregiving self-efficacy RSCSE |
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