عنوان
پدید آورنده
موضوع
رده
کتابخانه
محل استقرار
NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY NUMBER
Number
TL51964
LANGUAGE OF THE ITEM
.Language of Text, Soundtrack etc
انگلیسی
TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Title Proper
Exploring the Experiences of Nigerian Female Dementia Caregivers
General Material Designation
[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Nwakasi, Candidus C.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Miami University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2019
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
92 p.
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Ph.D.
Body granting the degree
Miami University
Text preceding or following the note
2019
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
There is no formal word for dementia in Nigeria. Instead, people consider dementia an inevitable part of aging. Even so, people with dementia and their families are at risk of stigmatization. With its rapid aging, increased risk of dementia, and lack of formal long-term care, this study focused on the experiences of Nigerian women who are caring for a relative with dementia since women are at the center of informal long-term care in the country. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 12 adult informal female caregivers in Anambra, Nigeria. Data were then analyzed for themes. Afterwards, focus groups involving 21 adult Nigerians residing in Ohio, US, were conducted to offer more insight on the findings. Three major themes were identified: making sense of dementia symptoms; perceived caregiving challenges and support; and "why we do it," which relates to the major reasons these women provide care. Understanding the experiences and perceptions of Nigerian female informal dementia caregivers is important to improving caregiving quality and quality of life of the caregiver and the person with dementia. Increasing dementia awareness is also important to mitigate the potential threats of stigmatization associated with dementia in Nigeria. Findings point to a likely growing household burden that affects some older adults and their families, especially adult women, and draws attention to the need for strategies to help strengthen informal caregiving in Nigeria. The study also identifies the need for dementia education and formal long-term care policies in a rapidly aging Nigeria.
UNCONTROLLED SUBJECT TERMS
Subject Term
African studies
Subject Term
Aging
Subject Term
Gender studies
Subject Term
Gerontology
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Health care management
Subject Term
Health sciences
Subject Term
Individual & family studies
Subject Term
Public health
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Nwakasi, Candidus C.
CORPORATE BODY NAME - SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY
Miami University
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
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مطالعه متن کتاب p
[Thesis]
276903
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