Key result
Male sex is linked to ~31% higher overall burden among caregivers of intellectually disabled individuals.
Cross-Sectional (n=98)
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Absolute Event Rate: 25.07% vs 19.17%
p-value: p=0.000
Caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability experience significant burden, with male caregivers reporting higher overall, financial, and daily routine burden than female caregivers.
Suggests targeted support for male caregivers in intellectual disability; leaves open longitudinal studies to confirm associations and test interventions.
Intellectual Disability characterized by poor intellectual or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for daily living. Care givers of person with intellectual disability experience countless situations in their daily routine. They experience emotional, physical and financial challenges that reflected as burden of care.
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Upendra et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Intellectual Disability (n=98). Male caregivers vs. Female caregivers was evaluated on Overall burden score (p=0.000). Male caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability experienced significantly higher overall burden compared to female caregivers (mean score 25.07 vs 19.17, p=0.000).
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