Factors associated with being an older rather than younger unpaid carer of adults with a chronic health condition: Results from a population-based cross-sectional survey in South Australia.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Sage Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101253019 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1745-9206 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17423953 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Chronic Illn Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2007- : Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications
      Original Publication: Leeds, U.K. ; Cambridge, MA : Maney, c2005-
    • Subject Terms:
      Caregivers*/psychology ; Mental Disorders*/psychology; Adult ; Humans ; South Australia ; Australia ; Cross-Sectional Studies
    • Abstract:
      Objective: To examine sociodemographic characteristics and caring experiences associated with being an older rather than younger carer of an adult with a chronic health condition.
      Methods: The population-based cross-sectional South Australian Health Omnibus survey was administered in 2016. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify sociodemographic characteristics and caring experiences associated with being an older (≥65 years) versus younger (<65 years) carer of one or more adult(s) with a chronic health condition.
      Results: Of 988 survey respondents who self-identified as carers, 198(20%) were 65 years or over. Characteristics associated with being an older carer included having a partner, having poor physical health, being born outside Australia, have no formal qualification, living in a household of 1-2 people, have an annual household income ≤$60,000, and owning one's home. Carer experiences associated with older carer status included providing ≥40 h of care per week, perceived control over caring, and caring for someone with a neurological condition, whereas caring for someone with a mental illness, reporting poor mental health of their own, and providing personal care were inversely associated.
      Discussion: Interventions directed at older carers should consider the increased likelihood that they may be investing large amounts of time in caring for someone with a neurological condition, and be culturally and linguistically diverse.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Carer; ageing; chronic disease; survey
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20211111 Date Completed: 20230117 Latest Revision: 20230506
    • Publication Date:
      20240105
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/17423953211054033
    • Accession Number:
      34758671