Bienestar del cuidador/a familiar del adulto mayor con dependencia funcional: una perspectiva de género

Abstract

Family carers of the elderly dependent (CFAMD), vulnerable group susceptible to damage health condition; is aggravated by gender, as reflected in dimensions of welfare. Objective: To identify the welfare of the functional dependence elderly family caregiver with a gender perspective. Method: A descriptive , analytical and correlational study. Sample: 300 CFAMDF, Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico. Questionnaires: Sociodemographic and care data, Barthel Index and Quality of life, the latter with Cronbach alpha of 0.69. Chi-square and Pearson correlation coefficient tests. Results: Description of CFAMDF, women (85.0%), average age 42, married/ cohabiting (65.0%), son/daughter (61.4%), household work (66.3%), unemployed (49.3%) or income limited (50.7%). Women with more time and dedication to care as well as greater involvement in almost all dimensions of well-ness. CFAMDF features: kinship (daughters) and occupation (household work) associated with dimensions of wellness. Welfare unaffected when only caring the elderly.