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640 The Change of Household Need for Caregivers of Older Persons in Thailand

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Ruttana PHETSITONG , Patama VAPATTANAWONG
1 Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Institute for Population and Social
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Research, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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8. Population Dynamics, Demographic Transition and Population Ageing

Abstract

Objectives: To explore levels and trends of household need for caregivers of older people and to investigate
differences in the need for caregivers of older persons by area of residence, region, and household characteristics
in Thailand.

Methods: The secondary data analysis were carried out using the Survey of Older Persons in Thailand 2007, 2011,
2014, and 2017 datasets conducted by the National Statistical Office of Thailand. The household need for
caregivers of older persons refers to having at least one older person in the household who needs a caregiver for
assistance with activities of daily living.

Results: Levels of the household need for caregivers tend to be increasing from approximately 5% in 2007 and 2011
to around 7% in 2014, and slightly lower (6.3%) in 2017. This study highlighted the equality profile of households
need for caregivers of older people by area of residence and region of Thailand. The levels were significantly higher
in urban areas, and Bangkok.

Conclusion: Despite these small percentages in household need for caregivers of the older persons, the increasing
trend has been observed. This could reflect the long-term trend of a growing proportion of older persons in Thai
households, particularly in Bangkok and urban areas.

PS 5.1 Active Ageing and Wellbeing

11:00am - 12:30pm Wednesday, 4th August, 2021

Presentation Type LIVE Session
Moderator: Grace T. Cruz , Rina Herarti

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Shyama Ranabahu, Palitha Amaraweera
University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka

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