HOME CARE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19: AN ADVOCACY OF FAMILY ON HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

Johdel C. Cabaluna, Brenda I. Andrada, Maria Psyche Cuneta-Antonio, Merlyn S. España, Margie R. Tabag

Abstract


This study examined the home care management practices of families caring for individuals infected with COVID-19. Specifically, the study assessed home care control, isolation practices, coping with caregiving stress, and the protection of family members during home-based care. It also determined whether there was a significant relationship between the respondents’ demographic profile and their home care management practices. A quantitative descriptive-correlational research design was utilized in the study. The respondents were selected family members who experienced caring for individuals with COVID-19 at home. Data were gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire composed of indicators related to home care management, isolation practices, caregiving stress, and family protection measures. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that families highly observed proper home care management practices, including hygiene maintenance, use of face masks, sanitation, and isolation protocols. Respondents also demonstrated positive coping strategies such as maintaining communication, emotional support, and healthy routines while caring for infected family members. Furthermore, protective measures such as social distancing, limiting contact, and maintaining cleanliness inside the home were consistently practiced. The study concluded that families play a significant role in managing COVID-19 patients at home through proper health practices, emotional support, and adherence to isolation protocols. However, the demographic profile of respondents was found to have no significant relationship with their home care management practices.

Keywords


COVID-19, home care management, family caregiving, isolation practices, health protection

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejphs.v9i2.273

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