PARENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, PERSPECTIVE AND CAREGIVING SKILLS FOR CHIDREN WITH CONGENTIAL HEART DISEASE IN VIETNAM

Keywords: Disease awarenes; Disposition; Caregiving competency; Congenital heart dis- ease; Parents

Background: This study examined the relationship between disease

awareness, disposition, and caregiving capacity in parents of children

with congenital heart disease in selected Vietnamese communities.

Methods: A multi-phase study was conducted with 275 parents us-

ing simple random sampling. Statistical analyses included frequency,

percentage, mean calculation, Pearson’s correlation coeﬃcient and re-

gression analysis.

Results: Parents demonstrated high awareness of prevention but

moderate awareness of complications. While they showed strong support

and collaboration, acceptance of the condition was comparatively lower.

Caregiving competency was generally high, particularly in medication

adherence, but weaker in managing physical activity. No significant cor-

relation was found between disease awareness and either disposition or

caregiving competency. However, disposition was significantly associated

with caregiving competency, with acknowledgment of role and support

and collaboration emerging as significant predictors.

Conclusion: Parental disposition and caregiving skills significantly

impact children’s health. Developing structured training programs is

crucial to enhance caregiving competency.