Well-being of long-term caregivers for centenarians during COVID-19: The role of ontological security
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Informal caregivers for centenarians experienced increased burden during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhancing their ontological security is key to improving caregiver well-being.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background
- Informal caregivers provide essential care for centenarians, often facing significant challenges.
- The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the burden on informal caregivers, negatively impacting their mental health.
- Traditional cultural factors influence caregiving roles and preferences in China.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore the well-being of long-term informal caregivers for centenarians.
- To identify factors associated with caregiver well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To investigate the relationship between ontological security and caregiver well-being.
Main Methods
- A survey was conducted with 74 informal caregivers of centenarians in Taizhou, China.
- Data were collected using the Campbell Well-Being Scale, Ontological Security Scale, and Meaning in Life Questionnaire.
- Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the data.
Main Results
- The mean well-being score for caregivers was 10.60±3.07.
- Male caregivers and those with a fixed income reported higher subjective well-being.
- Ontological security was significantly and positively associated with caregiver well-being (OR = 0.793, P = 0.002).
Conclusions
- Ontological security is a significant positive predictor of well-being for long-term informal caregivers of centenarians.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing ontological security may improve caregiver well-being.
- Findings highlight the importance of supporting informal caregivers during public health crises.
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