Informal caregiving and mental health: results from the Belgian health interview survey 2013 and 2018

Abstract Background Due to a globally ageing population, the demand for informal caregivers is increasing. This study investigates the socio-demographic profile of informal caregivers in Belgium and assesses the relationship between informal care (intensity and care recipients) and mental health, co...

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Published in:BMC Public Health
Main Authors: Filip Van Droogenbroeck, Bram Spruyt, Pierre Gérain, Laura Van den Borre, Pierre Smith, Robby De Pauw, Sarah Dury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Subjects:
Informal care
Psychological distress
GHQ-12
Public health
Population study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20957-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20957-0

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