Spousal role and caregiver burden in HIV affected families in Anhui Province, China.

摘要: This study examined the burden experienced by various roles of family caregivers people living with HIV (PLH), in particular spouses vs. non-spouses. A total 475 members PLH were recruited from Anhui Province, China. Participants responded to a survey using Computer Assisted Personal Interview method. The assessment collected data on demographic characteristics and their perceived caregiver burden, which was compared between Multiple regression models built identify factors associated burden. About 64.4% our participants female mean age 42.1 years. Among relationships PLH, almost half reported being spouse. Spouses significantly higher than In addition, older lower income level subsample spouses, identified among wives. Future studies should give special consideration address needs order reduce