[In Press] Factors associated with being an older rather than younger unpaid carer of adults with a chronic health condition : results from a population-based cross-sectional survey in South Australia
- Chang, Sungwon (R7411)
- Luckett, T.
- Phillips, J.
- Agar, M.
- Lam, L.
- DiGiacomo, M.
DOIAbstract
Objective: To examine sociodemographic characteristics and caring experiences associated with being an older rather than younger carer of an adult with a chronic health condition. Methods: The population-based cross-sectional South Australian Health Omnibus survey was administered in 2016. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify sociodemographic characteristics and caring experiences associated with being an older (≥65 years) versus younger (<65 years) carer of one or more adult(s) with a chronic health condition. Results: Of 988 survey respondents who self-identified as carers, 198(20%) were 65 years or over. Characteristics associated with being an older carer included having a partner, having poor physical health, being born ou...