08.01.05. What information is available on the socio-economic status of informal care workers? | Brazil
08.01.05. What information is available on the socio-economic status of informal care workers? | Brazil
08 Apr 2022
According to the ELSI-Brazil (2018) study, out of the total caregivers interviewed (n=828), 25.8% reported stopping working or studying to perform this role, and only 9.2% were paid (non-family members or family members) (Giacomin et al., 2018).
References:
Giacomin, K. C., Duarte, Y. A. O., Camarano, A. A., Nunes, D. P., & Fernandes, D. (2018). Care and functional disabilities in daily activities – ELSI-Brazil. Rev. Saúde Pública, 52(Suppl 2). https://doi.org/10.11606/S1518-8787.2018052000650