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Pain Prevalence and Intensity Among Older Family Caregivers Versus Non-Caregivers in the United States.

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Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Author
Turner, S.G.
Reid, M.C.
Pillemer, K.A.
Abstract

Objective: We compared pain prevalence and intensity between caregivers and non-caregivers, as well as between different types of caregivers.Method: Using two rounds of data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, we used regression models to analyze differences in pain prevalence and intensity between caregivers and non-caregivers at baseline (2010-2011) and follow-up (2015-2016). The sample consisted of 2332 participants aged 62 and older (352 caregivers and 1980 non-caregivers).Results: Cross-sectionally, caregivers were more likely than non-caregivers to report pain. Longitudinally, caregivers with pain at baseline were more likely to report the presence of pain and greater pain intensity five years later compared to non-caregivers who also reported pain at baseline. More hours of care per week was associated with greater pain intensity at baseline and follow-up among caregivers with pain.Discussion: Caregivers' pain is a public health concern, with efforts to mitigate the effects of caregiving on pain needed.

Journal / Series
Journal of aging and health
Date Issued
4/10/25
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Keywords
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caregiving
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health
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national social life
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physical pain
Related DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643251331247
Previously Published as
Turner SG, Reid MC, Pillemer KA. Pain Prevalence and Intensity Among Older Family Caregivers Versus Non-Caregivers in the United States. Journal of aging and health. 2025;():8982643251331247. doi: 10.1177/08982643251331247. PMID: 40205876.
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