DEPRESSION AMONG MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER INFORMAL CAREGIVERS IN 19 COUNTRIES: A CROSS-NATIONALLY HARMONISED STUDY
2024
Depression Among Caregivers in 19 Countries
Sample size: 142741
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jiang Nan, Pagan Jose, Wu Bei, Li Yan
Primary Institution: Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine the association of caregiving with depression among informal caregivers across 19 countries.
Conclusion
Caregivers have a significantly higher risk of depression compared to non-caregivers, especially in certain countries.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 30% of participants were engaged in caregiving.
- Caregivers had a higher risk of depression (OR = 1.13).
- The associations were stronger in China, India, South Korea, Spain, and the UK.
Takeaway
Taking care of someone can make you feel really sad, and this study found that many caregivers feel this way, especially in some countries.
Methodology
Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore the association of past 12-month caregiving with depression.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged ≥ 45 years from 19 countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
1.02-1.25
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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