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Caregivers in Glace Bay and Kings County

Caregivers in Glace Bay and Kings County. 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

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Caregivers in Glace Bay and Kings County

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  1. Caregivers in Glace Bay and Kings County

  2. 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 » caregiversin Glace Bay will have lower income levels than those of Kings County

  3. Respondents • Total respondents 1874 • Total caregivers 221 (11.8%)

  4. Demographics

  5. Age

  6. Marital Status

  7. Main Activity

  8. Gender

  9. Educational Level

  10. Household Income

  11. Health Status

  12. Perceived Health Status

  13. Activity limitations

  14. Chronic Diseases • Caregivers • Twice as many CG migraine headaches, and intestinal disorders • Three times as many CG bowel disorders

  15. Pain reliever/anti-inflammatory

  16. Anti-depressants

  17. Asthma Medications

  18. Blood Pressure Medications

  19. Stomach Remedies

  20. Emotional Health and Stress

  21. Not Accomplished What You Want

  22. Time with Family/Friends

  23. Trying To Accomplish More

  24. Health Care Utilization

  25. Contact with Physician

  26. Other Health Care Professionals

  27. Overnight Stays

  28. ER/OP Visits

  29. Consult Mental Health Professional

  30. Health Practices and Behaviours

  31. Smoking

  32. Exercise

  33. Social Support

  34. Contact with Neighbours

  35. Contact with Relatives

  36. Suggestions for Future Research • Resource availability • Factors associated with care-receiver’s illness • Length of time in caregiver role • Caregiver’s health status pre- and post-caregiving role

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