| Title: |
Information needs of informal caregivers in caring and rehabilitation for dioxin victims in Vietnam. |
| Authors: |
Ho, Hien Thi1,2 (AUTHOR), Bui, Chi Linh3 (AUTHOR) blc@huph.edu.vn, Santin, Olinda2 (AUTHOR), Nguyen, Huong Thi3 (AUTHOR), Thi Nguyen, Hien Luong3 (AUTHOR), Do, Hung Chi3,4 (AUTHOR), Tran, Nghi Ngoc5 (AUTHOR), Tran, Hanh Thi Tuyet6 (AUTHOR), Nguyen, Anh Mai3 (AUTHOR), Carter, Gillian2 (AUTHOR), Bui, Ha Thi Thu6 (AUTHOR), Van Hoang, Minh6 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
BMC Public Health. 7/24/2023, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p1-11. 11p. 5 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: |
*CAREGIVERS, *SERVICES for caregivers, *INFORMATION needs, *DIOXINS, *MEDICAL personnel |
| Geographic Terms: |
VIETNAM |
| Abstract: |
Background: Health outcomes among Agent Orange/dioxin (dioxin) victims are significant due to many individuals requiring daily assistance, informal care, and rehabilitation support. This study aimed to identify the information needs of informal caregivers of dioxin victims in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Quynh Phu district, Thai Binh province – an area with a large number of dioxin victims, from June 2019 to June 2020. Quantitative data were collected from 124 caregivers of victims via structured interviews. Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interview guides with in-depth interviews (IDI) (n = 36) and two focus group discussions (FGD) (n = 12). Results: The results demonstrated that all caregivers of dioxin victims were family members, predominantly older (71.8%), 61.5 years old on average, living on low incomes (87.9%), and were farmers (80.7%). Almost all participants (96.8%) reported having information needs, particularly concerning dioxin's harms, nutrition, dioxin-related policies and rehabilitation, and psychological support for patients. Caregivers reported that they would like to receive information via health staff counselling (85.0%), television (75.0%), and community loudspeaker (65.8%). Notably, the majority of caregivers reported the need for information regarding psychological support (70.0%). These findings are consistent with qualitative data, which identify an urgent need to provide information, especially through health staff and digital resources. Conclusion: Many families with dioxin victims lived with little support and information, highlighting their high demand for information about care and rehabilitation. Thus, the healthcare system should promote information support, policy, and psychological support for caregivers and victims. An online support system for caregivers and victims is also recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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