Support Needs of African American Women Caregivers
Author Information
Author(s): Colleen Galambos, Abiola Keller, Katherine Platt, Jennifer Vidal
Primary Institution: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Hypothesis
What type of assistance do African American women caregivers need to support themselves in their caregiving role?
Conclusion
The study identified key barriers and enablers that African American women caregivers face in accessing support.
Supporting Evidence
- 60 percent of caregiving among older adults in the African American community is performed by women.
- Barriers include supporting others over self, time constraints, and logistical barriers.
- Enablers include sharing care responsibilities and obtaining information/resources.
Takeaway
African American women who take care of older family members often struggle to find help for themselves, but sharing responsibilities and getting support from family and friends can make it easier.
Methodology
Qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 African American women caregivers, and data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.
Limitations
The study is limited to a small sample size of 12 participants.
Participant Demographics
Participants were African American women caregivers of older adults.
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