Care-related Out-of-Pocket Spending and Caregiving Consequences: Results from a Canadian Population-based Study

Shahin Shooshtari (), Karen A. Duncan, Kerstin Roger, Janet Fast and Jing Han
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Shahin Shooshtari: University of Manitoba
Karen A. Duncan: University of Manitoba
Kerstin Roger: University of Manitoba
Janet Fast: University of Alberta
Jing Han: University of Manitoba

Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 2017, vol. 38, issue 3, No 8, 405-420

Abstract: Abstract This study focused on out-of-pocket expenditures resulting from providing unpaid care to family members, friends, and neighbours. The main objective was to examine whether care-related out-of-pocket spending has a significant independent effect on caregiving consequences after controlling for the effects of other potential contributing factors. Cross-sectional data from the 2007 General Social Survey were used. Descriptive analyses and multivariate regression modeling were conducted. We found that an estimated 42.3% of the Canadian caregivers reported experiencing at least one of the six caregiving consequences. Results also showed that out-of-pocket spending was significantly associated with increased odds of caregiving consequences for men and women. This finding highlights the urgent need for policies and programs to support family/friend caregivers.

Keywords: Care-related out-of-pocket expenditures; Family/friend caregiving; Caregiving consequences; General Social Survey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/s10834-016-9516-1

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