Health Effects of Minority and Caregiving Stress on Bi+ Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Kittle Krystal, Cicero Ethan, Pelkmans Jordan, Flatt Jason, Anderson Joel
Primary Institution: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Hypothesis
How do minority and caregiver stress affect the health of bi+ ADRD caregivers compared to monosexual minority ADRD caregivers?
Conclusion
Bi+ dementia caregivers experience worse health outcomes compared to monosexual minority caregivers due to minority and caregiver stress.
Supporting Evidence
- Bi+ caregivers reported worse health outcomes compared to monosexual minority caregivers.
- Lifetime victimization and day-to-day discrimination were linked to poorer health for bi+ caregivers.
- Caring for a spouse/partner was protective for both bi+ and monosexual minority caregivers.
Takeaway
Bi+ people who take care of someone with dementia may feel more stressed and less healthy than their gay or lesbian counterparts.
Methodology
Data from 125 bi+ and 161 gay/lesbian ADRD caregivers were analyzed using multivariable regression to examine health associations.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in self-reported health and stress measures.
Limitations
The study may not account for all variables affecting health outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Participants included bi+ and gay/lesbian caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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