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@article{185939,
        author = {Nikhil Kumar and Dr. K Latha and M. Sasi and Shweta Kumari},
        title = {A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Family Focused Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Old Age Health Problems and Role Strain Among Caregivers of Older Adults at Selected Rural Community Settings of Rohtas, Bihar},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3761-3763},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185939},
        abstract = {Background: Aging brings multiple health challenges requiring family caregivers’ involvement. In rural Bihar, older adults depend on family for daily care, yet caregivers often experience knowledge deficits and role strain.Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a family-focused intervention on improving caregivers’ knowledge regarding old age health problems and reducing role strain. Methods: A true experimental design was used among 30 caregivers of older adults in selected rural communities of Rohtas, Bihar. Participants were equally assigned to study and control groups. The study group received a structured family-focused intervention, including educational sessions on geriatric health and demonstration of strengthening exercises for one month. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI). Statistical analysis included paired t-tests and Cohen’s d to evaluate intervention effectiveness. Results: In the pre-test, 76.66% of caregivers in the study group and 83.33% in the control group had inadequate knowledge, with 66.66% experiencing high role strain. Post-intervention, 53.33% of the study group achieved adequate knowledge and 63.33% reported low role strain, while the control group showed minimal change. The intervention showed a large effect size for knowledge (d = 2.895) and role strain reduction (d = 3.469). Conclusion: Family-focused interventions significantly improve caregivers’ knowledge and reduce strain. Integrating such programs into primary healthcare can strengthen geriatric care and caregiver wellbeing in rural India.},
        keywords = {Family-focused intervention, Caregiver strain, Geriatric health, rural community, Bihar.},
        month = {November},
        }