Race and Gender Differences in Unmet Needs of Non-Spousal Care Partners of People Living with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Tucker Gretchen, Gruber-Baldini Ann, Samus Quincy, Girling Laura, Orwig Denise
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore
Hypothesis
The study explores unmet needs of non-spousal informal care partners for persons living with dementia by gender and race.
Conclusion
Black male non-spousal care partners have the highest unmet needs, while White female non-spousal care partners have the lowest.
Supporting Evidence
- Black male non-spousal ICPs had the highest mean total percent unmet needs.
- White female non-spousal ICPs had the lowest mean total percent of unmet needs.
- Being a Black non-spousal ICP was associated with higher odds of unmet needs in specific categories.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different races and genders of caregivers for people with dementia have different needs that aren't being met.
Methodology
Secondary data analysis using linear and logistic regressions on data from two community-based studies.
Participant Demographics
413 informal care partners, 34.6% White, 65.4% Black, 83.1% female, 16.9% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p =.015, p <.001, p =.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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