FACTORS AFFECTING STRESS AMONG DEPENDENT PEOPLE CAREGIVERS IN SAMUT SONGKHRAM PROVINCE, THAILAND

Abstract

This study uses a cross-sectional analytical approach. The objectives are as follows:
1) to investigate the stress levels of dependent-person caregivers in Samut Songkhram province.
2) to investigate stress-related factors among provincial dependent-person caregivers. The study
used the Samut Songkhram sample. There are 227 people. In data analysis, we use percentages,
means, and standard deviations, as well as relationship analysis statistics that use chi values.
The findings of the study indicate that the majority of respondents ( 75. 77% ) are female.
Individuals aged 41–45 constitute the majority, comprising 24.23 percent. 30.40 percent of the
population gets a bachelor's degree, while 42.29 percent earn between 10,001 and 15,000 baht
on a monthly basis. The majority of the population is married; cohabiting is at 48.90%; and
contracted employment is at 48. 46% . The duration of being a helper for dependent- person
caregivers ranged from 1 to 4 years ( 87. 67% ) , and the majority received information and
knowledge about health care from public health officials, doctors, or nurses (63.88%). 53.30
percent of those who cared for dependents reported high levels of tension. Significant personal
factors influencing stress levels included dependence, gender, age, social standing, occupation,
duration of service as dependent-person caregivers, and status. Regarding tension levels, there
is no correlation. Stress levels are associated with both educational achievement and average
monthly income. At the 0.05 level of statistical significance.