Correlation between self-efficacy and caring ability of family caregivers of the elderly disabled

Abstract:

Objective：To study the current situation of self-efficacy and caring ability of family caregivers of the elderly disabled and to explore the relationship between them. Methods：Self-efficacy and caring ability of 152 family caregivers of the elderly disabled in Chongqing Yuzhong district were investigated by general self-efficacy scale and questionnaire of caring ability of family caregivers of the elderly disabled. Relationship between them was evaluated by Pearson statistical method. Results：Score of general self-efficacy scale was （2.59±0.52），which was lower than the norm（t=-6.286，P=0.000）. Score of questionnaire of caring ability of family care－givers of the elderly disabled was （24.97±5.27），accounting for 49.94% of the full mark. There was a positive correlation between self-efficacy and caring ability of family caregivers（r=0.52，P=0.000）. Conclusions：Self-efficacy and caring ability of family caregivers of the elderly disabled are low. It is necessary to take measures to improve self-efficacy and caring ability of caregivers.