Abstract: Teaching self-care skills to children with physical disabilities at home is important for promoting independence and reducing reliance on caregivers. However, parents may encounter difficulties that extend beyond instructional techniques and include psychological and physical strain, time constraints, and limited access to support resources. This study examined the difficulties reported by parents and caregivers of children with physical disabilities at Binh Minh Applied Psychology Center. A mixed-methods design was used, combining a questionnaire survey of 74 parents and caregivers with in-depth interviews. The findings showed that 78.4% of respondents lacked information about social welfare, health services, or support policies; 75.7% reported insufficient knowledge of appropriate teaching methods; and 75.7% reported insufficient time to provide consistent daily guidance. Psychological stress and loss of patience were reported by 70.3% of respondents, and the same proportion reported physical fatigue associated with continuous caregiving. The results indicate that parents' difficulties are multidimensional and arise at the intersection of caregiving capacity, family conditions, and access to formal support systems. From a social work perspective, effective support should combine practical capacity building, psychosocial support, peer and family support, and improved linkage to health, rehabilitation, education, and social welfare resources.
Keywords: parents; physical disabilities; self-care skills; family caregiving; social work.
Title: DIFFICULTIES FACED BY PARENTS IN TEACHING SELF-CARE SKILLS TO CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AT HOME: A STUDY AT BINH MINH APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY CENTER, VINH TRU COMMUNE, NINH BINH PROVINCE
Author: Le Ngoc Luat
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 14, Issue 3, July 2026 - September 2026
Page No: 384-389
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Published Date: 22-September-2026
