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Racial, ethnic, and cultural differences in dementia caregiving: review and analysis
Author(s)	Cathleen M Connell, Gloria D Gibson
Journal title	The Gerontologist, vol 37, no 3, June 1997
Pages	pp 355-364
Keywords	Dementia ; Family care ; Ethnic groups ; White people ; Black people ; United States of America ; Research Reviews.
Annotation	Dementia caregiving has received increasing attention, however, much of the research conducted has focused on majority populations. This US study provides a review and analysis of the empirical research published since 1985 that has examined the impact of race, culture, and/or ethnicity on the dementia caregiving experience. Ten of the 12 studies included in the review focused on comparisons between black and white caregivers; one examined differences between black and Hispanic caregivers, and one focused on white and Hispanic caregivers. Compared to white caregivers, black and Hispanic carers were: less likely to be a spouse and more likely to be an adult child, friend, or other family member; reported lower levels of caregiver stress, burden and depression; endorsed more strongly held beliefs about filial support; and were more likely to use prayer, faith, or religion as coping mechanisms. Strategies for advancing research in this area are discussed. (AKM).
Accession Number	CPA-980812407 A
Classmark	EA: P6:SJ: TK: TKA: TKE: 7T: 3A:6KC
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