The effect of widowhood on depression of caregivers

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is known that caregivers are more likely to be depressed compared to those without caregiving burden. The disappearance of caregiving burden after widowhood may alleviate depression, but at the same time the diminishment of marital resources caused by widowhood may exacerbate depression. So, what effect does widowhood have on depression among caregivers?, which was valuable for promoting the mental health of caregivers in the context of China’s aging.

Methods

China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), a longitudinal data, was selected and the effect of widowhood on depression among middle-aged and elderly caregivers was explored by using Ordinary Least Squares and Propensity Score Matching methods based on 2018 CHARLS data. The channels and sub

SUBMITTER: Pang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10316613 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature