Coping Behaviors and Health Status during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Caregivers of Assisted Living Residents in Western Canada

Abstract Objectives: To examine the prevalence of coping behaviors during the first 2 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic among caregivers of assisted living residents and variation in these behaviors by caregiver gender and mental health. Design: Cross-sectional and longitudinal survey. Setting and Participants: Family/friend caregivers of assisted living residents in Alberta and British Columbia. Methods: A web-based survey, conducted twice (October 28, 2020 to March 31, 2021 and July 12, 2021 to September 7, 2021) on the same cohort obtained