Effect of the self-efficacy enhancement program on the promotion of language development in caregivers of children with language delays Kalasin Hospital.

Abstract

     This study was one group pretest – posttest design aimed to study effect of the self-efficacy enhancement program on the promotion of language development in caregivers of children with language delays. The sample of caregivers with children aged 1-3 years with language delays who came to the Child Development Stimulation Clinic, Kalasin Hospital. The implementation period is from April to October 2024, screening with Surveillance and Development Promotion Manual (DSPM) with language delay in the second time. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistic, including frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics using Paired sample t-test statistics.
     Results:  Caregivers of children with language delays after participated in the program, they were aware of their competence in promoting language development. There was an increase in score of all 30 participants (100%) who were at a high level and 27 participants (90.00%) their behavior towards promoting language development was high. The difference in the mean score Perception of self-competence and behavior towards the promotion of language development Before and after the use of the program, were statistically significant differences of 21.90 (p< 0.001) and 13.30 (p< 0.001), respectively. In children Before and after the program ,Language comprehension and language use development there was a statistically significant difference of 3.26 (p < 0.001) and 4.30 (p < 0.001) respectively. Thes is better language development