Spousal caregiving reveals increased depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting monitoring for women's needs.
Spousal caregiving was associated with elevated odds of depressive symptoms, with larger effect estimates among women. Limitations include cross-sectional design, self-reported measures, and potential residual confounding. Prospective studies are needed to assess temporality and causal pathways; the results support enhanced monitoring and development of targeted supports for spousal caregivers, with consideration of sex differences and recipient disability burden.
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