ArticleCurrent gerontology and geriatrics research2015
Health Characteristics of Solo Grandparent Caregivers and Single Parents: A Comparative Profile Using the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance Survey.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The Protective Role of Social Support Sources and Types Against Depression in Caregivers: A Meta-Analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2021Pooled it
- A within-subject examination of grandparents' physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in the presence or absence of grandchild care provision.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2024Article
- "Health Outcomes of Grandparents Caring for Double Orphans in South Africa": What Are the Determinants?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Age-Dependent Differences in Frequent Mental Distress (FMD) of US Older Adults Living in Multigenerational Families versus Living Alone.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Penicillin V prophylaxis uptake among children living with sickle cell disease in a specialist sickle cell clinic in Ghana: A cross-sectional study.Health science reports · 2022Article
- The impact of non-residential grandchild care on physical activity and sedentary behavior in people aged 50 years and over: study protocol of the Healthy Grandparenting Project.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Rural Native and European American Custodial Grandparents: Stressors, Resources, and Resilience.Journal of cross-cultural gerontology · 2019Article
- The Health of the Nation's Custodial Grandfathers and Older Single Fathers: Findings From the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System.American journal of men's health · 2017Article
- Grandmothers and Self-Management of Depressive Symptoms.Archives of psychiatric nursing · 2017Article
- African-American Solo Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Representative Profile of Their Health Status.Journal of community health · 2017Article
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Abstract
Objectives. To describe the health characteristics of solo grandparents raising grandchildren compared with single parents. Methods. Using the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, respondents identified as a single grandparent raising a grandchild were categorized as a solo grandparent; grandparent responses were compared with single parents. Descriptive analysis compared health characteristics of 925 solo grandparents with 7,786 single parents. Results. Compared to single parents, grandparents have a higher prevalence of physical health problems (e.g., arthritis). Both parent groups have a high prevalence of lifetime depression. A larger share of grandparents actively smoke and did no recreational physical exercise in the last month. However, grandparents appear to have better access to health services in comparison with single parents. Conclusion. Solo grandparents may be at risk for diminished physical capacity and heightened prevalence of depression. Health professionals can be an important resource to increase grandparents' physical and emotional capacities.
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