Cross-cultural comparison of social factors in filial care for dependent elderly people:

a systematic review

Abstract

This is a literature review that discusses the scientific production on the care provided by daughters, and sons to dependent elderly parents, emphasizing cultural, racial, gender and social class issues. The Capes Periodical Portal, Web of Science and Scopus databases were consulted. Using the search strategies, 19 articles from various countries were selected, highlighting cultural specificities in relation to the topic. However, in all cultures, it is women who care for the elderly. The studies have shown that the participation of the State is crucial to building more equitable societies between the sexes.