A SOCIAL POLICY APPROACH TO QUALITY OF LIFE: THE CASE OF CANCER CAREGIVERS IN ALBANIA
A SOCIAL POLICY APPROACH TO QUALITY OF LIFE: THE CASE OF CANCER CAREGIVERS IN ALBANIA

Summary/Abstract: One aspect of human rights is the right to quality of life. Copenhagen criteria require social policies that address equality, health and anti – discrimination at work. The aim of this study is to explore the effects of caregiving in quality of life of carers and in the employment status and family monthly income. For this purpose, a quantitative study was conducted with n = 377 participants. The Quality of Life Scale of Flanagan (1982) was used, as well as close – ended questions regarding family income, hours of caregiving and employment status. Results of this study correlate with other studies in this field. A majority of participants report a low – medium level of quality of life (79%), only 37.4 % are employed and half of them have low family monthly income. Pension/caregiver credits can be implemented in the Albanian context, based on European best practices.

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