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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

"It seems like a never-ending job": voices of female caregivers of older adults in the rural communities.

Nasreen Lalani, Bhagyashree Katare, Evans Appiah Osei, Siqi Yang, Sampada Wagle, Julian L Gallegos, Abidemi Mary Ajuwon

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nasreen LalaniPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Bhagyashree KatarePurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Evans Appiah OseiPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Siqi YangPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Sampada WaglePurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Julian L GallegosPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Abidemi Mary AjuwonPurdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.

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Abstract

Background: Rural female caregivers of older adults face significant caregiving challenges that puts them at high risk for poor Objective: Our study aims to explore the self-care needs and preferences of rural female caregivers and underlying key processes contributing toward their health and well-being. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used for the study. A purposive sample of ( Findings: Major themes identified included: no time for personal care, feelings of guilt and helplessness, giving up on career goals and aspirations, marital devotion, and lack of social services and support. Common self-care strategies reported were use of social media, online church meetings and meditation, participation in voluntary services, and owning a pet. Conclusion: Rural female caregivers need well informed and evidence-based respite policies and programs to support their overall coping, resilience, and well-being. Caregiving policies need to consider gender inclusive, faith and value-based wellness programs in rural communities. Technology can also offer innovative solutions to engage caregivers and promote their self-care.

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CaregiversRural PopulationSelf CareAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSocial Supportburdencaregiverspalliativeselfcarewellbeing

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PMID41626366
PMCPMC12852003

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