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Gender differences in spousal caregiving and unmet need for care
Author(s)Susan Allen
Journal titleThe Journals of Gerontology, vol 49, no 4, July 1994
Pagespp S187-195
KeywordsSpouses as carers ; Sexual equality.
AnnotationThis study investigated gender differences in caregiving to and by spouses. Results showed that husbands were less likely than wives to help their sick spouses with household tasks, and wives provided twice the hours of care that husbands provided.
Accession NumberCPA-940809019 A
ClassmarkP6:SN: TM8

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