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Caregiver Burden From Caring For Dependent Elderly In Yangon, The Republic Of The Union Of Myanmar, May Zun Naing, Sein Yaw May, Min Htike Aung
Caregiver Burden From Caring For Dependent Elderly In Yangon, The Republic Of The Union Of Myanmar, May Zun Naing, Sein Yaw May, Min Htike Aung
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Elderly population and well-being of those are emerging as major challenges for families and communities. This study aimed to identify caregiving burden among caregivers who care for dependent elderly.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Tharkayta Township, Yangon, Myanmar. Total 200 caregivers were selected applying multi-stage sampling method and structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Dependent score of elderly was assessed by using Barthel Index of activities of daily living (ADL) and assessment of caregiver burden through Zarit Burden Interview.
Results: The results showed that over one fifth of caregivers 21.5% had …