To assess the impact of caregiving on caregivers of older individuals and identify demographic factors associated with caregiver burden and satisfaction.
Cross-sectional study evaluating perceived satisfaction, social support, and caregiving burden among individuals providing care to older persons.
Assessed associations between caregiver burden and sociodemographic variables, including ethnicity and educational attainment.
Most caregivers experienced satisfaction and perceived adequate support while providing care.
Ethnicity and education level were significantly associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing caregiver burden.
Abstract
Most caregivers gained satisfaction and felt supported in caregiving. Ethnicity and education level were associated with a caregiver being burdened.