Sex, Perceived Social Support, and Physical Activity as Correlates of Depressive Symptoms in Informal Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Spanish National Health Survey 2023

Background/objectives

Informal caregivers are at an increased risk of developing depressive symptoms; however, the combined role of sex, perceived social support (PSS), and physical activity (PA) in this population remains insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of depressive symptoms among informal caregivers in a national health survey sample and to identify the biopsychosocial factors independently associated with them.