Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Introduction: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide, affecting approximately 2,000 children annually in Vietnam. Parental caregivers, particularly mothers, face considerable challenges in managing complex treatment pathways and addressing their children&...
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| author | Phung Le Thi Kim Leonora Collantes Phuong Lam Hoai An Phan Huynh Nghia Le Trung Tu Nguyen Thanh Anh Nguyen Viet Kieu Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc Pham Thanh Luu Phi Duong Nguyen |
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| description | Introduction: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide, affecting approximately 2,000 children annually in Vietnam. Parental caregivers, particularly mothers, face considerable challenges in managing complex treatment pathways and addressing their children's multifaceted needs. This often leads to increased stress and decline in the quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore the relationship between disease-related knowledge, stress, and QoL among caregivers of children with CLP in Ho Chi Minh City. Materials and Methods: A descriptive-correlational design was used with a purposive sample of 235 parental caregivers from an Odonto-Stomatology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the Disease-Related Knowledge Scale, Stress Scale for Parents of Children with CLP, and WHOQOL-BREF. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data; Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression were used to examine the relationships between knowledge, stress, and QoL. Results: Caregivers had moderately good disease-related knowledge (M=3.66, SD=0.39), with the highest scores in information provision (M=3.90, SD=0.43). Stress levels were moderately low (M=3.46, SD=0.44), with resource deficiencies being the most significant stressor. Although the caregivers reported good overall QoL (M=3.97, SD=0.47), psychological health scored lower (M=3.45, SD=0.84). A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and stress (r=0.421, p<0.001), but no significant correlation was observed between knowledge and QoL (r=-0.033, p=0.619). Conclusion: Greater disease-related knowledge correlated with increased stress, yet it did not directly improve QoL. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive support, including education and psychosocial interventions, to reduce stress and enhance the well-being of parental caregivers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fe03bee9846941c2a87759c85d53cb7b2025-02-03T04:16:46ZengElsevierJPRAS Open2352-58782025-03-0143428437Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamPhung Le Thi Kim0Leonora Collantes1Phuong Lam Hoai2An Phan Huynh3Nghia Le Trung4Tu Nguyen Thanh5Anh Nguyen Viet6Kieu Nguyen Thi Thanh7Truc Pham Thanh Luu8Phi Duong Nguyen9My Thien Odontostomatology Private Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Corresponding author: Phung Le Thi Kim, My Thien Odontostomatology Private Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 6/2 No. 3 Lu Gia Residential Area, Ward 15, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.Trinity University of Asia, Quezon City, PhilippinesMy Thien Odontostomatology Private Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamMy Thien Odontostomatology Private Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamMy Thien Odontostomatology Private Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamMy Thien Odontostomatology Private Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamCity Children's Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamCity Children's Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamIntroduction: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most common congenital anomalies worldwide, affecting approximately 2,000 children annually in Vietnam. Parental caregivers, particularly mothers, face considerable challenges in managing complex treatment pathways and addressing their children's multifaceted needs. This often leads to increased stress and decline in the quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore the relationship between disease-related knowledge, stress, and QoL among caregivers of children with CLP in Ho Chi Minh City. Materials and Methods: A descriptive-correlational design was used with a purposive sample of 235 parental caregivers from an Odonto-Stomatology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data were collected using three validated instruments: the Disease-Related Knowledge Scale, Stress Scale for Parents of Children with CLP, and WHOQOL-BREF. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data; Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple linear regression were used to examine the relationships between knowledge, stress, and QoL. Results: Caregivers had moderately good disease-related knowledge (M=3.66, SD=0.39), with the highest scores in information provision (M=3.90, SD=0.43). Stress levels were moderately low (M=3.46, SD=0.44), with resource deficiencies being the most significant stressor. Although the caregivers reported good overall QoL (M=3.97, SD=0.47), psychological health scored lower (M=3.45, SD=0.84). A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge and stress (r=0.421, p<0.001), but no significant correlation was observed between knowledge and QoL (r=-0.033, p=0.619). Conclusion: Greater disease-related knowledge correlated with increased stress, yet it did not directly improve QoL. These findings emphasize the need for comprehensive support, including education and psychosocial interventions, to reduce stress and enhance the well-being of parental caregivers.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587825000014Cleft lip and palateParental caregiversDisease-related knowledgeCaregiver stressQuality of life (QoL) |
| spellingShingle | Phung Le Thi Kim Leonora Collantes Phuong Lam Hoai An Phan Huynh Nghia Le Trung Tu Nguyen Thanh Anh Nguyen Viet Kieu Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc Pham Thanh Luu Phi Duong Nguyen Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam JPRAS Open Cleft lip and palate Parental caregivers Disease-related knowledge Caregiver stress Quality of life (QoL) |
| title | Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| title_full | Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| title_fullStr | Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| title_full_unstemmed | Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| title_short | Disease-Related Knowledge, Stress, and Quality of Life of Parental Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate in a Selected Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| title_sort | disease related knowledge stress and quality of life of parental caregivers of children with cleft lip and palate in a selected hospital in ho chi minh city vietnam |
| topic | Cleft lip and palate Parental caregivers Disease-related knowledge Caregiver stress Quality of life (QoL) |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587825000014 |
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