Predictors of food security status among informal caregivers of older adults residing in slums in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informal caregivers of older adults play a crucial role, positively influencing the physical, mental, and social well-being of their care recipients, while concurrently contributing to substantial cost savings in the healthcare sector. The significance of food security for these caregivers becomes paramount as it not only impacts their health but also influences the energy needed to fulfil their caregiving responsibilities. Nevertheless, there is a scant literature on the factors that predict food security status among informal caregivers of older adults residing in slum communities in Ghana. This study seeks to address this gap by examining the factors that predict food security status among informal caregivers.

Methods

A sample of 458 informal caregivers of olde

SUBMITTER: Adei D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792247 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature