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The Quality of Caregivers for the Elderly in Long-Term Care Institutions in Zhejiang Province, China

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  • Yuhang Zeng

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work and should be regarded as co-first authors.)

  • Xiaoqian Hu

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work and should be regarded as co-first authors.)

  • Yuanyuan Li

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Xuemei Zhen

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Yuxuan Gu

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Xueshan Sun

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Hengjin Dong

    (Center for Health Policy Studies, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou 310058, China)

Abstract

China is facing challenges in caring for older adults. This paper aimed to understand knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding the quality of caregivers for the elderly in long-term care institutions in Zhejiang Province, and also to find related factors to improve the quality of caregivers. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April to June 2016 in Zhejiang Province. In total, 84 caregivers were interviewed face-to-face with questionnaires on KAP towards elderly care. Multiple linear regression was used to find the related factors to KAP. A conceptual model was made to process path analysis among KAP and influencing factors using structural equation modeling. The study found that most caregivers in Zhejiang Province were middle-aged, female, and with a diploma below middle school. Many caregivers had not received any pre-employment training. Their salary was low although they undertook high-intensity work. Education and working years had a positive effect on knowledge and practice scores, and pre-employment training had a positive effect on knowledge and attitude scores. Knowledge and attitude regarding elderly care could positively affect elderly care practices. The quality of caregivers in Zhejiang Province was at a low level compared to developed countries. Continuous and regular elderly care training should be provided for caregivers to improve their elderly care knowledge and hence the quality of elderly care.

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  • Yuhang Zeng & Xiaoqian Hu & Yuanyuan Li & Xuemei Zhen & Yuxuan Gu & Xueshan Sun & Hengjin Dong, 2019. "The Quality of Caregivers for the Elderly in Long-Term Care Institutions in Zhejiang Province, China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-12, June.
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    1. Xiao Rong & Zhipeng Zhou & Yihui Su, 2022. "Factors Affecting the Job Satisfaction of Caregivers in a Home-Based Elderly Care Program," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-16, July.
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