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Strain among caregivers
— comparing the experiences of African American and Hispanic caregivers of Alzheimer's relatives | | Author(s) | Carole Cox, Abraham Monk |
| Journal title | International Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 43, no 2, 1996 |
| Pages | pp 93-105 |
| Keywords | Stress ; Family care ; Black African ; Black Caribbean ; Dementia ; Comparison ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | This study of the experiences of 76 black and 86 Hispanic caregivers of Alzheimer's relatives sought to determine the factors characterising the caregiving process and its outcomes - particularly personal and role strain - in each group. Findings reveal that Hispanics are more vulnerable to each type of strain. This may be partially attributed to their caring for more impaired relatives, their younger ages, and comparative lack of expressive supportive relationships. The mediating role played by culture and informal supports in the caregiving process is highlighted by the results as well as the need for the development of sensitive and appropriate interventions and support. |
| Accession Number | CPA-970731229 A |
| Classmark | QNH: P6:SJ: TKF: TKG: EA: 48: 7T |
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