The prevalence, characteristics, and psychological wellbeing of unpaid carers in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to describe the characteristics of unpaid carers in the UK and assess levels of depression, anxiety, and mental health treatment seeking behaviours in this population.

Methods

Data was derived from Wave 9 (n = 2790) of the COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium (C19PRC) study, a longitudinal survey of adults in the UK. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the characteristics of unpaid carers, association between caregiver status and psychological wellbeing, and caregiver-specific factors associated with risk of poor psychological wellbeing.

Results

Approximately 15% (n = 417) of the sample reported providing unpaid care. Younger age, having three or more children in the household, and lower income were identified as s

SUBMITTER: Redican E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12031964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature