Sangprasert Pantip, Ondee Pasitta, Palungrit Srimuang
Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., Public Health Division of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand. Email:
RN., Ph.D., M.Ed., B.Sc., Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Malays Fam Physician. 2024 Apr 17;19:23. doi: 10.51866/oa.573. eCollection 2024.
Adult caregivers (ACGs) are largely responsible for caring for their family members, which can increase their stress levels. This increased stress makes them more susceptible to chronic illnesses. The adoption of health-promoting behaviours, particularly through mindfulness-based behavioural education (MBBE), can significantly impact the daily habits of ACGs. However, there is limited research on this topic in the context of Thailand. Thus, this study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of ACGs receiving MBBE, focusing on physical, mental, social and other influential factors.
A qualitative study was conducted among 19 ACGs living in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. Focus group discussions (FGDs) and observations were conducted. The FGDs were digitally recorded, and their contents were analysed.
The ACGs were found to perceive and experience improvements in their mental stability and habitual behaviour. These improvements manifested as increased calmness, relaxation, clear communication, empathy, reduced risky behaviour, decreased desire for excessive consumption and travel and reduced pain. Furthermore, mindful behaviour was influenced by both internal and external personal factors as well as the specific situational environment.
MBBE could lead to an increase in promotional behaviour, especially when combined with awareness, self-recollection and a self-efficacy approach. This finding encourages health personnel to consider incorporating regular skill practice as a complement to health education.
成年照顾者在很大程度上负责照顾其家庭成员，这会增加他们的压力水平。这种压力的增加使他们更容易患上慢性病。采取促进健康的行为，特别是通过基于正念的行为教育（MBBE），可以显著影响成年照顾者的日常习惯。然而，在泰国背景下，关于这个主题的研究有限。因此，本研究旨在探讨接受MBBE的成年照顾者的认知和经历，重点关注身体、心理、社会和其他影响因素。
对居住在曼谷都会区的19名成年照顾者进行了一项定性研究。进行了焦点小组讨论（FGD）和观察。FGD进行了数字记录，并对其内容进行了分析。
发现成年照顾者在心理稳定性和习惯行为方面有认知和体验上的改善。这些改善表现为平静感增强、放松、沟通清晰、有同理心、危险行为减少、过度消费和旅行欲望降低以及疼痛减轻。此外，正念行为受到内部和外部个人因素以及特定情境环境的影响。
MBBE可能会导致促进健康行为的增加，特别是当与意识、自我反思和自我效能方法相结合时。这一发现鼓励卫生人员考虑将定期技能练习作为健康教育的补充。
