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I lack 'me-time': The experiences of family caregivers of elders with Diabetes Mellitus in a selected village in South Africa.
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- The role of family caregivers in supporting older adults in Africa: systematic review.BMC geriatrics · 2025Pooled it
- Experiences of 'Indirect' Illness in Family Caregivers of Chronically Ill and Older Adults: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Transition from Hospital to Home-Based Care for Older Adults in Southwestern Uganda: Informal Caregiver's Experiences.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Family caregiving is common in African countries where the family plays a crucial role in caring and supporting a family member in need of care. Most older people who suffer from chronic diseases, including Diabetes Mellitus, stay at home where family members and relatives are responsible for their day-to-day care. Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of family caregivers of older people living with Diabetes Mellitus in a rural village in South Africa. Setting: This study was conducted in a village located in the Thulamela municipality of the Vhembe district, in the Limpopo province. Methods: A qualitative exploratory, descriptive research design was used. Purposive sampling was used, and data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide. Data saturation occurred after interviewing 17 participants and were analysed using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured through strategies of credibility, dependability, conformability, and transferability, and ethical principles were applied. Results: Three themes emerged: participants sacrificed time for work, time for self-care, and devised coping strategies. These findings revealed that family caregivers of older adults diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus sacrificed their time in order to provide care. However, the findings further revealed that family caregivers devised strategies to cope through prayer and acceptance. Conclusion: The study revealed several challenges experienced by family caregivers of older people living with Diabetes Mellitus. Contribution: The National Department of Health, together with the civil society would gain an in-depth understanding of the burden of Diabetes Mellitus in the family setting and develop strategies to improve the situation.
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