Exploring Gender Differences in Self-Reported Physical Activity and Health Among Older Caregivers.

CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that gender had a minimal effect on physical health and no effect on physical activity levels in older caregivers. Depression and poor sleep quality were high in some caregivers but did not predict physical activity levels. 
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: The negative effects of caregiving on physical health and physical activity levels in older caregivers are not universal. Nurses should be aware of the caregiving situation and promote health based on the individual. PMID: 28632242 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Oncology Nursing Forum - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Oncol Nurs Forum Source Type: research