In:
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 64, No. 11 ( 2022-11), p. e774-e781
Abstract:
Objectives: To assess the association between caregiving length/intensity and labor force participation among middle-aged Canadians. Methods: We used baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Labor force participation status included working full-time, part-time, part retirement, complete retirement, and nonparticipation. We defined caregiving length as short-term versus long-term, and intensity as low, medium, and high. Multinomial logistic regressions and instrumental variable method were used. Results: Compared with non-caregivers, long-term and high-intensity caregivers were more likely to be completely retired, partly retired, and nonparticipants. Short-term and high-intensity caregivers were more likely to be completely retired, partly retired, and nonparticipants for women. Conclusions: Our findings emphasize the importance of considering caregiving intensity and length. Prioritizing support for long-term and high-intensity caregivers and promoting partial retirement or part-time working opportunities could help retain caregivers in the labor force.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1076-2752
,
1536-5948
DOI:
10.1097/JOM.0000000000002696
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2070230-9
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