Health and Wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ Caregivers for Dementia Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Caldwell Clover, Schwartz Heather, Slowey A J, Werner Nicole, Pickett Andrew
Primary Institution: Indiana University Bloomington
Hypothesis
LGBTQIA+ non-spousal caregivers of people with Alzheimer's Disease experience unique challenges that affect their health behaviors and wellbeing.
Conclusion
Non-spousal LGBTQIA+ dementia caregivers reported poor health behaviors and high levels of caregiver burden, which were linked to feelings of loneliness and depressive symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported feelings of loneliness and depressive symptoms linked to caregiver burden.
- The average weekly hours spent caring for others was 25.54 hours.
- Most participants identified as moderately active and reported poor sleep quality.
Takeaway
This study looked at how LGBTQIA+ people who care for family members with dementia feel and behave, finding that they often feel lonely and stressed.
Methodology
An online survey was conducted with LGBTQIA+, non-spousal caregivers recruited through the Prolific platform.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported data and the specific recruitment method may limit generalizability.
Limitations
The study is limited by its focus on non-spousal caregivers and may not represent all LGBTQIA+ caregivers.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly white, women, and bisexual, with an average age of 37.64 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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