Articles Vol. 66 No. 2 04/03/2025

37. SPSYCHOLOGICAL URVEY ON SOCIAL STIGMA AND STRESS IN CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PHU VANG DISTRICT, HUE CITY

Dang Cao Khoa1,2, Nguyen Thi Dang Thu1,2, Vo Nu Hong Duc1,2, Nguyen Phuc Thanh Nhan3,4, Nguyen Hoang Thuy Linh1,2, Tran Binh Thang1,2, Doan Vuong Diem Khanh1,2, Nguyen Van Hung1,2
1 Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University
2 Khoa Y tế Công cộng, Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Huế
3 . Institute of Community Health Research, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University
4 Viện Nghiên cứu Sức khỏe Cộng đồng, Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Huế
Corresponding author: dckhoa@huemed-univ.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66i2.2065
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Social stigma psychological stress caregivers children with disabilities Phu Vang district
Abstract

Objectives: To describe social stigma and psychological stress among caregivers of disabled children in Phu Vang district, Hue city, and analyze factors related to psychological stress.

Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study of 92 caregivers of children with disabilities aged 0 to under 18 years in Phu Vang district, Hue city. Social stigma and psychological stress of caregivers were assessed using the Social Stigma Scale and DASS-21. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to examine factors associated with psychological stress.

Results: The rate of subjects with psychological stress was 47.8%. Factors significantly related to psychological stress (p < 0.05) included: number of disabled children in the family, children with intellectual disabilities, level of disability of children and social stigma of caregivers.

Conclusions: Strengthen psychological support and training in skills for caring for children with disabilities for caregivers, to help them reduce psychological burden and provide better care for their children.

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