Journal article
Sociodemographic, Health, and Caregiving Patterns of Aging Caregivers in Oregon: Gender Comparisons and the Role of Leisure Activities
International journal of aging & human development, v 94(3), pp 362-382
Apr 2022
PMID: 34514858
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Abstract
Recent studies have projected an increase in aging informal caregivers who are often dealing with their frailty. However, little is known about their health, caregiving factors, or coping resources that promote health. Informed by lifespan perspective and health behavior models, this study examined the gender differences in health and caregiving profiles of aging informal caregivers and investigated the association between leisure activity and unhealthy days. A sample of 565 informal caregivers (>50 years) was drawn from the Oregon version of the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Descriptive analyses revealed that the caregivers were mainly women between 60 and 69, White non-Hispanic, married, college graduates, retired and healthinsured. Negative binomial regression showed that leisure activities were related to fewer odds of reporting unhealthy days for most comparison scenarios. Findings emphasize the importance of accounting for group differences and similarities in understanding health and caregiving factors among informal caregivers.
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- Title
- Sociodemographic, Health, and Caregiving Patterns of Aging Caregivers in Oregon: Gender Comparisons and the Role of Leisure Activities
- Creators
- James R. Muruthi - University of OregonAubrey Green - University of OregonPeter P. Ehlinger - University of OregonMaggie L. Osa - University of OregonDi Yang - Oregon Department of Education
- Publication Details
- International journal of aging & human development, v 94(3), pp 362-382
- Publisher
- Sage
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Counseling and Family Therapy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000695267300001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85114762813
- Other Identifier
- 991021866417604721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Gerontology
- Psychology, Developmental