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Factors Affecting the Preferences for Informal Care of Older Chinese People—Using Social and Health Factors

DOI: 10.4236/jss.2023.115010, PP. 118-128

Keywords: Chinese, Older People, Informal Care, Social Factor, Health Factor, Multiple Regression Analysis

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Introduction/Objectives: The aging of society is leading to significant reforms in long-term care policy and systems in many countries. The demand for informal care has increased significantly at the same time that the demand for care cannot be met by formal care. It is necessary to verify the effect of social and health factors on the informal care preferences of older people. Methods: Three hundred Chinese respondents (60 years old and above) were recruited for this quantitative cross-sectional study. The data were analyzed by factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. Results: Informal care preferences among older Chinese people were positively correlated with gender, cohabitation, social participation, support from the community, and health status; and negatively correlated with educational background. However, age and family savings were not found to have a significant effect on preferences for informal care among the older Chinese people in this study. Conclusion: Understanding the influence of various factors on preferences for informal care among older people can help family members as caregivers to provide more appropriate care.

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