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)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3823

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