Caregivers in Glace Bay and Kings County

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Caregivers in Glace Bay and Kings County
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Hypothesis 2 What we expected

• ?The population of Kings County will be
  younger than that of Glace Bay
• ?Based on age
• Glace Bay caregivers will use health care
  services more frequently than Kings County
• caregivers in Glace Bay will have lower income
  levels than those of Kings County

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Respondents

• Total respondents 1874
• Total caregivers 221 (11.8)

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Demographics
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Age
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Marital Status
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Main Activity
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Gender
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Educational Level
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Household Income
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Health Status
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Perceived Health Status
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Activity limitations
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Chronic Diseases

• Caregivers
• Twice as many CG migraine headaches, and
  intestinal disorders
• Three times as many CG bowel disorders

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Pain reliever/anti-inflammatory
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Anti-depressants
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Asthma Medications
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Blood Pressure Medications
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Stomach Remedies
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Emotional Health and Stress
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Not Accomplished What You Want
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Time with Family/Friends
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Trying To Accomplish More
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Health Care Utilization
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Contact with Physician
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Other Health Care Professionals
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Overnight Stays
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ER/OP Visits
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Consult Mental Health Professional
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Health Practices and Behaviours
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Smoking
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Exercise
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Social Support
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Contact with Neighbours
35
Contact with Relatives
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Suggestions for Future Research

• Resource availability
• Factors associated with care-receivers illness
• Length of time in caregiver role
• Caregivers health status pre- and
  post-caregiving role