Factors associated with high psychological distress in primary carers of people with disability
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Jiali Wang1, Wei Du2
1PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Data61, CSIRO, Canberra.
Method:
The 2015 national 'Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers in Australia' was used to derive a nationally representative sample and estimate weighted prevalence rates of high psychological distress (Kessler scores ≥22) in primary carers of people with disability. Risk factors were evaluated using weighted logistic regression models with lasso techniques.
Results:
Approximately 27% of carers had high psychological distress. Nearly half of the study population reported changes in their health and wellbeing. A delay in general practitioner (GP) visits was common and associated with >2-fold increase in risk of high psychological distress.
Discussion:
The findings suggest targets for early diagnosis and intervention, and adequate referrals from GPs to meet the health needs of carers.
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