@Article{IJMHP.2020.012679,
AUTHOR = {Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat, Hazwan Mat Din},
TITLE = {Exploring Views on Caregiving for Older Persons among Formal Social Care Workers in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study},
JOURNAL = {International Journal of Mental Health Promotion},
VOLUME = {22},
YEAR = {2020},
NUMBER = {4},
PAGES = {283--290},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/IJMHP/v22n4/40883},
ISSN = {2049-8543},
ABSTRACT = {The rapid ageing process experienced by many developing countries,
lead issues and challenges to deal with the highly demanding social care sector.
This qualitative study aimed to explore the understanding and views of the formal
caregivers in Malaysia towards social care for older persons. Series of focus group
discussions were conducted among 57 institutional social care workers at four
public residential care in Peninsular Malaysia based on the identified zones.
Two groups of participants involved, those aged less than 40 years old and
40 years old and above, divided based on the mean age. The interview was transcribed <i>verbatim</i> and inductive thematic analysis was conducted to identify the
related coding and themes. Three themes were identified to explain the views
and understanding of the participants related to social care for older persons
namely, religious values, health impact and knowledge. Although many participants emphasized on the negative impact of caregiving for older persons on physical and mental health of the caregivers, they also viewed the job as noble and a
useful platform to gain knowledge and enrich their personal experiences related
to the later life. Acknowledgement of the negative impacts on health of the
carers by the relevant authorities are very important to ensure productivity
and quality of work, healthy and safe workplace environment and maintaining
the rights of workers.},
DOI = {10.32604/IJMHP.2020.012679}
}