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| Author(s): |
Iost Pavarini, Sofia Cristina
[1]
;
Ottaviani, Ana Carolina
[1]
;
Bregola, Allan Gustavo
[2]
;
Fraga, Francisco J.
[3]
;
Nisihara Chagas, Marcos Hortes
[1]
;
de Oliveira, Nathalia Alves
[1]
;
Pereira de Brito, Tabatta Renata
[4]
Total Authors: 7
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk - England
[3] Univ Fed ABC, Santo Andre, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Fed Alfenas, Alfenas, MG - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem; v. 74, n. 2 2021. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Objective: to identify the association between the characteristics of the support network and cognitive performance of older caregivers and compare characteristics between caregivers and non-caregivers. Methods: we evaluated 85 older caregivers and 84 older non-caregivers registered with primary care units regarding sociodemographic characteristics, cognition, and social support. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Results: among non-caregivers, significant associations were found between a better cognitive performance and receiving emotional/affectionate support; each one-point increase in the emotional support score and affectionate support score was related to a 0.43-point and 0.39-point increase in cognitive assessment, respectively. Among older caregivers, each one-point increase in the emotional support score was related to a 0.55-point increase in cognitive assessment. Conclusion: strengthening the support networks of older caregivers and encouraging satisfactory exchanges of social support can assist in improving cognitive performance, which can have a positive impact on caregivers' health. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/04129-9 - Social support, care and cognition in a study addressing elderly caregivers |
| Grantee: | Sofia Cristina Iost Pavarini |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |