Gender Differences Regarding Informal Caregivers of Older People

Casado, Rafael del Pino; Frías-Osuna, RN Antonio; Palomino-Moral, RN Pedro A.; Martínez-Riera, José Ramón

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2012.01477.x

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“…), but the evidence for gender differences is limited (Del‐Pino‐Casado et al . ). There is more evidence to support differential negative impacts.…”

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The physical functioning and mental health of informal carers: evidence of care-giving impacts from an Australian population-based cohort

Kenny

King

Hall

2014

Health Soc Care Community

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Informal carers represent a substantial proportion of the population in many countries and health is an important factor in their capacity to continue care-giving. This study investigated the impact of care-giving on the mental and physical health of informal carers, taking account of contextual factors, including family and work. We examined health changes from before care-giving commenced to 2 and 4 years after, using longitudinal data from the Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey. The sample comprised 424 carers and 424 propensity score-matched non-carers. Health was self-assessed, measured with the SF-36 Health Survey Mental Health (MH) and Physical Functioning (PF) scales. Care-giving was classified as non-carer, low (<5 hours/week), moderate (5-19 hours/week) and high (20 or more hours/week). PF and MH change scores were regressed on baseline scores, care-giving, covariates (including work, family and socio-demographic characteristics) and interactions to identify impacts for subgroups. The physical and mental health impacts differed by gender, and care-giving hours and carer work hours were important contextual factors. Deterioration in both PF and MH was worse for females after 2 years and deterioration in MH was worse for males after 4 years. Among carers aged 40-64 years, there was a 17-point decline in PF (P = 0.009) and a 14-point decline in MH (P < 0.0001) after 2 years for female high caregivers working full-time and 9.3 point improvement (P = 0.02) for non-working male high caregivers. Change was not significant for non-carers. The study found that not all carers suffer adverse health impacts; however, the combination of high levels of care-giving with workforce participation can increase the risk of negative physical and mental health effects (particularly in female carers). Working carers providing high levels of care represent a vulnerable subgroup where supportive and preventive services might be focused.

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“…), but the evidence for gender differences is limited (Del‐Pino‐Casado et al . ). There is more evidence to support differential negative impacts.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

The physical functioning and mental health of informal carers: evidence of care-giving impacts from an Australian population-based cohort

Kenny

King

Hall

2014

Health Soc Care Community

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“…Ekwall, Sivberg, and Hallberg () found that male caregivers were more satisfied than female caregivers. Balanced reciprocity, reported to be higher in male caregivers, in the caregiver–recipient relationship was also found to have a protective effect on the caregiver burden (del‐Pino‐Casado, Frías‐Osuna, Palomino‐Moral, & Ramón Martínez‐Riera, ). It is, therefore, important that healthcare providers pay attention to resources that can maintain or further enhance a good relationship between caregiver and care recipient, especially in where the care recipient shows disturbed behaviour.…”

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Perceived burden among spouse, adult child, and parent caregivers

Juntunen

Salminen

Törmäkangas

et al. 2018

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…6 Due to social norms, 75-80% of the responsibility for taking care of the elderly is assumed by women. [7][8][9] It has been suggested that there are several social and cultural demands on women to adopt the role of a caregiver within the family. 6 While caregiving provides a suitable care and supportive environment for older adults, changes in the lives of these caregiving family members also affect their health.…”

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Influence of caregiver burden on well‐being of family member caregivers of older adults

Kartal

2019

Psychogeriatrics

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Background Caregiving to older adults is one of the most important social issues associated with aging. While caregiving provides a suitable care and supportive environment for older adults, changes in the lives of caregiving family members also affect their health. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of care burden on the well‐being of family members providing care for older adults. Methods The study used a cross‐sectional design. The study sample included 363 family caregivers of older adults. Socio‐demographic questionnaire form, Burden Interview and Caregiver Well‐Being Scale were used as data collection tools. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explore the predictors of well‐being in the family caregivers of older adults. Results The caregiver burden mean score was 32.63 ± 15.72 and Caregiver Well‐Being Mean score was 159.38 ± 24.55. Caregiver burden, perceived health status of the older adults, marital status, perceived health status of caregiver and social support of caregiver were found to be statistically significant predictors of well‐being in family member caregivers of older adults. Caregiver burden level was found to be the strongest predictor of well‐being in the family caregivers of older adults. Conclusion Results showed that caregiver burden had an important effect on well‐being of the caregiver. For this reason caregiver burden should be considered during interventions for improving well‐being in family caregivers of older adults. Findings of our study revealed the necessity of showing special attention to caregivers by healthcare professionals and the importance of conducting interventional studies that aim to reduce caregiver burden in order to promote well‐being.

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Gender Differences Regarding Informal Caregivers of Older People

Cited by 77 publications

References 36 publications

The physical functioning and mental health of informal carers: evidence of care-giving impacts from an Australian population-based cohort

The physical functioning and mental health of informal carers: evidence of care-giving impacts from an Australian population-based cohort

Perceived burden among spouse, adult child, and parent caregivers

Influence of caregiver burden on well‐being of family member caregivers of older adults

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