Informal caregiving and mental health: results from the Belgian health interview survey 2013 and 2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to a globally ageing population, the demand for informal caregivers is increasing. This study investigates the socio-demographic profile of informal caregivers in Belgium and assesses the relationship between informal care (intensity and care recipients) and mental health, considering potential moderators like education, age, and gender.

Methods

Using population-based data from the 2013 and 2018 waves of the Belgian Health Interview Survey (N = 14,661), we conducted multivariate (multinomial/ordinal) logistic and linear regression analyses to examine the socio-demographic profile of informal caregivers and their psychological distress, measured through the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12).

Results

The prevalence of informal caregiving increased fro

SUBMITTER: Van Droogenbroeck F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11697620 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature