Self-Care in Relation to Informal and Formal Care *

摘要: This paper examines the prevalence, inter-relationships and correlates of various forms self, informal formal care. Analyses data drawn from a random sample 743 non-institutionalised elderly individuals living in Winnipeg, Manitoba reveal similarities as well differences among three types Self- care are somewhat similar, being positively related having similar correlates. Nevertheless, substitutability consequence medical scepticism is also evident. Both unrelated to It poor health form functional disability availability support through marital relationship which strongest In contrast, (chronic conditions perceived status) beliefs efficacy both preventative behaviours services self-