Psychosocial Well-Being among Beneficiaries Mothers Residing in a Residential Facility: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: The literature suggests a significant interplay between emotional wellbeing, perceived social support, and general health status, particularly among beneficiaries mothers residing in residential facilities at Shishu Polli Plus (SPP). Understanding these dynamics in different contexts is crucial for developing targeted interventions to improve the overall health and wellbeing of this vulnerable population. Thus, this study aimed to identify the psychosocial well-being of beneficiary mothers living in residential facilities in Bangladesh and determine the correlation among emotional, psychological, and social health. Aim: To identify the psychosocial well-being of beneficiaries mothers living in residential facilities in Bangladesh and to determine the factors influencing their emotional, psychological, and social health. Methods: Employing a quantitative cross-sectional design, the study investigated the psychosocial well-being of 80 single mothers residing in a selected residential facility in SPP. Inclusion criteria for this study were participants must be single mothers, defined as individuals with dependent children who are widowed, divorced, or unmarried, currently reside in SPP with residential facilities, adults 18 years or older and exclusion criteria were beneficiaries mothers with severe physical health conditions that may interfere with their ability to participate in interviews or surveys, individuals with severe and acute mental health conditions that may compromise their ability to provide informed consent, understand study procedures, or participate effectively may be excluded. Data collection utilized General Health Questionnaire-12, The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support to assess psychological, emotional, and social support. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, particularly correlations, were conducted to examine relationships between variables and identify factors influencing the emotional, psychological, and general health of beneficiaries mothers. Results: Results indicated a significant positive correlation between general health and emotional wellbeing (r= 0.413, p < 0.001), suggesting that improved general health corresponds to enhanced emotional wellbeing among beneficiaries mothers. However, no significant correlation was found between general health status and perceived social support (r= -0.103, p = 0.364), indicating a lack of association between perceived social support and perceived health. Fisher exact and spearman’s tests was used in this study. Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of addressing emotional wellbeing alongside general health in interventions for beneficiaries mothers. Additionally, they highlight the need for further exploration into the dynamics of social support among this demographic to develop more effective support systems. Keywords: Beneficiaries Mother, Psychological wellbeing, Residential facilities, Emotional Well-being, Perceived Social Support, General Health.