Development of a Self-Care Scale for Compound Caregivers.

ABSTRACT: Background: Japan and other nations are experiencing rising demands for care, owing to declining birth rates and aging populations. This particularly affects compound caregivers, people who provide informal care for multiple individuals. Compound caregivers face unique challenges and higher risks of physical and mental health problems. However, existing self-care scales do not cover their needs. This cross-sectional study aimed to develop and validate the Self-Care Scale for Compound Caregivers (SCSCC) to assess specific self-care practices and promote targeted support. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey of 400 compound caregivers. Reliability was assessed via item analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and Cronbach's alph

SUBMITTER: Iwata Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11640845 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature