The prevalence of informal caregiving to persons with AIDS in the United States: caregiver characteristics and their implications.

摘要: Based on U.S. national (N = 2673) and central cities 8263) probability samples, this paper: (1) presents estimates of the proportion United States population that has provided informal care to persons with AIDS; (2) identifies socio-demographic characteristics ‘typical’ AIDS caregivers in U.S.; (3) discusses social, economic health-related implications caregiving AIDS. Results indicate 5.0% all adults age 18–75 living within 3.2% entire adult have a friend, relative or lover Although are distributed throughout different ethnic groups, majority younger (< 40 years) white. Males, gay bisexual men particular over-represented among caregivers. Data types tasks performed show 64.4% perform domestic tasks, while 27.7% involved personal patients. Caregivers more likely than non-caregivers been tested for HIV, tested, positive. While reduces costs formal medical sector, themselves should be considered. Physical emotional stress, as well reduced opportunity social development, represent potential outcomes caregiving. Socio-demographic cargivers, such their typically young age, suggest these may at risk detrimental consequences.