Coping Strategies Among Hispanic and Latinx Dementia Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Nury Rodriguez Colmenares, Danny Wang, Loreli Alvarez, Katie Estes, Natashia Bibriescas, Frank Puga
Primary Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine coping strategies employed by Hispanic and Latinx family caregivers of people living with dementia and their associations with sociodemographic characteristics.
Conclusion
Hispanic and Latinx caregivers utilize specific coping strategies, and sociodemographic factors like employment status may influence these strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- The most frequently utilized coping strategies included acceptance, religion, positive reframing, and planning.
- Working caregivers more frequently endorsed acceptance as a coping strategy.
Takeaway
This study looked at how Hispanic and Latinx caregivers deal with the stress of caring for someone with dementia, finding that their job status affects how they cope.
Methodology
A nonparametric analysis was used to analyze data from an ongoing study on the daily experiences of Hispanic and Latinx dementia caregivers.
Limitations
Additional studies are needed to examine the relationship between caregiving-related stressors and coping strategies.
Participant Demographics
Most caregivers were female (92.2%) with a mean age of 56 years, primarily adult children caring for biological parents.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Statistical Significance
p=0.04
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