Caregiving Stress in ADRD Caregivers: The Influence of Social Determinants of Health and Social Support
2024
Caregiving Stress in ADRD Caregivers: The Influence of Social Factors
Sample size: 357
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Kyungmi, Xiao Chunhong
Primary Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine the relationships among social determinants of health, caregiver-specific factors, social support, and caregiving stress in ADRD caregivers.
Conclusion
Enhancing social support and improving service access could effectively reduce caregiving stress for ADRD caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Social support significantly reduces caregiving stress.
- Caregiver health status is a significant predictor of stress.
- Difficulty accessing services is a significant predictor of stress.
- Caregiving burden is a significant predictor of stress.
- Age influences service access, which affects stress levels.
- Financial strain is associated with service accessibility issues.
- Physical strain is associated with service accessibility issues.
Takeaway
Caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease face a lot of stress, but having good social support can help them feel better.
Methodology
Utilized data from the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 study and conducted a multiple regression analysis.
Participant Demographics
ADRD caregivers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.004
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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