{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A pre-post evaluation of a digital intervention to improve psychosocial outcomes of caregivers of people living with cancer in Vietnam.
{Author}: Santin O;Thi Ho H;Bui CL;Thi Nguyen H;Ta HQ;Tran NT;Hoang MV;Dang THQ;Pham TM;Pham HN;Thi Chau H;Nguyen HTK;Vo KV;Pham TT;Dao LHT;Ho DX;Schofield P;
{Journal}: J Psychosoc Oncol
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Aug 2
{Factor}: 2.526
{DOI}: 10.1080/07347332.2024.2345115
{Abstract}: UNASSIGNED: To evaluate a co-designed intervention using digital resources "Vietnam Cancer Caring Coping" (V-CCC) on the health literacy, depression, and quality of life of caregivers supporting a cancer patient in oncology hospitals in Vietnam.
UNASSIGNED: A pre-post quantitative evaluation with adult cancer caregivers across regional Oncology hospitals in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Hue). Participants completed baseline and follow-up measures of health literacy (HLS-SF12) depression (PHQ-9) and Health-related Quality of Life (5Q-5D-5L). Participants accessed and reviewed V-CCC for a 2-week period.
UNASSIGNED: Two hundred and thirty-four caregivers completed pre and post-tests. Most participants were female (n = 143, 61%), married (n = 165, 70%), aged 18-44 (n = 155, 66%), lived rurally (n = 157, 67%). All health literacy scores of participants in post-intervention were significantly higher than that in pre-intervention across all domain's healthcare, disease prevention, and health promotion as well as the total score (p < 0.001). A significant reduction in the proportion of caregivers reporting PHQ-9 moderately severe/severe depression post-intervention was demonstrated (10.2 vs. 6.1%, respectively (p ≤ 0.001). No significant differences were observed pre and post-intervention across four 5Q-5D-5L health dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, and pain/discomfort. Regarding anxiety/depression as measured by 5Q-5D-5L the proportion of participants who reported having moderate, severe, and extreme problems in pre- and post-intervention was statistically significant (32 vs. 24%), respectively (p = 0.0028).
UNASSIGNED: Co-designed digital resources can reduce health literacy inequities and improve psychological outcomes for cancer caregivers.