Burden in family caregivers of the elderly: prevalence and association with characteristics of the elderly and the caregivers

A cross-sectional, epidemiological study aimed to estimate the prevalence of burden among family caregivers of impaired elderly residents in the city of João Pessoa, and to identify associations between the mean burden and social and demographic characteristics of the elderly and the caregivers. A t...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2013-10, Vol.47 (5), p.1133-1136
Main Authors: Loureiro, Lara de Sá Neves, Fernandes, Maria das Graças Melo, Marques, Sueli, Nóbrega, Maria Miriam Lima da, Rodrigues, Rosalina A Partezani
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anciano
Caregivers - statistics & numerical data
Cost of Illness
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cuidadores
Enfermeria geriatrica
Familia
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
NURSING
Servicios de Salud
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:A cross-sectional, epidemiological study aimed to estimate the prevalence of burden among family caregivers of impaired elderly residents in the city of João Pessoa, and to identify associations between the mean burden and social and demographic characteristics of the elderly and the caregivers. A total number of 240 elderly residents in a previously drawn census tract participated in this research. The sample was composed of 52 elderly and their caregivers. For data collection, a questionnaire was applied with questions on social and demographic characteristics of elderly and caregivers, and the Burden Interview Scale was used. Results showed a high prevalence of burden among caregivers (84.6%), in which a statistically significant association was found with the following characteristics: retired elderly, elderly as head of family, spousal caregivers, and caregivers with less education. The findings of this study may contribute to the development of activities focused on formal and emotional support for the caregivers.
ISSN:0080-6234
1980-220X
0080-6234
DOI:10.1590/S0080-623420130000500017