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Profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living
Perfil do cuidador familiar de idosos dependentes em convívio domiciliar
Perfil del cuidador familiar de ancianos dependientes en convivio domiciliário
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Abstract Objective: identifying the profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living, in the city of João Pessoa - PB, according to the socio-demographic characteristics, information regarding the demand for care and support for help to the performance of this care. Method: an epidemiologi... view more
Objective: identifying the profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living, in the city of João Pessoa - PB, according to the socio-demographic characteristics, information regarding the demand for care and support for help to the performance of this care. Method: an epidemiological study in which 52 family caregivers of dependent elderly participated. Data collection was conducted through home interviews. Results: it was verified a predominance of female caregivers, children of the dependent elderly, with an average age of 52-62 years old, living with a partner and with the elderly, they have studied from five to eight years, with little knowledge for performing their function, as well as a deficit of support for care. Conclusion: the findings bring significant contributions to the elaboration of public policies directed to the quality of life of the caregivers, as well as the care given to the dependent being.... view less
Keywords
elderly; nursing care for the elderly; care; family; domestic assistance; caregiving; Brazil; Latin America; South America
Classification
Medical Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 145-154
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7 (2015) Supl.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i5.145-154
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed