The Burden of Care: A National Survey on the Prevalence, Demographic Characteristics and Health Problems Among Young Adult Carers Attending Higher Education in Norway

The Burden of Care: A National Survey on the Prevalence, Demographic Characteristics and Health Problems Among Young Adult Carers Attending Higher Education in Norway

ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to examine prevalence, characteristics and health outcomes among young adults (18 to 25 years) who provide informal care to family members or others with physical or mental illnesses, substance misuse or disabilities.DesignThe sample was obtained from a nati...

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Main Authors: Bente Storm Mowatt Haugland, Mari Hysing, Børge Sivertsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
young adult carers
national student survey
prevalence
demographic characteristics
negative health outcomes
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02859/full

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