Challenges and Social Support of Cleft lip and Palate Caregivers Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital

Abstract

Child with cleft lip and cleft palate must have been treated
in the potential treatment facilities with long-term treatment processes based on the nature of the disease. It affects caregivers physically, mentally, and socially. The objectives of the present research study were to examine the problems of caregivers of child with cleft lip and cleft palate and to study the social support of caregivers of child with cleft lips and cleft palates. This study uses mixed-methods research. The sample group consisted of 73 convenience Sampling caregivers and the secondary participants were two purposively sampled social workers. Collect data from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews according to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria. Analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.      

The results of the study 1) The problems of cleft lip and palate caregivers overall were high (on average, 3.96%). Most of the caregivers with emotional problems had the highest mean scores. 2) The social support of cleft lip and palate caregivers overall was moderate. (on average, 2.77%) Most of the caregivers with emotional support had the highest mean scores, and the results of the emotional problems were positively correlated with social network support at a low level (r =.231, P < 0.05). The qualitative data revealed six major aspects of caregivers of child with cleft lip and cleft palate. 1) Physical health  problems  2) Emotional and mental problems 3) Social and economic problems 4) Emotional Support 5) Esteem support; 6) Socially support network.