Caregiving Among Older Black Same-Gender-Loving Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From Qualitative Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Few data on caregiving during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic use an intersectional lens to attend to how multiple social categories, such as gender, age, race, and sexual orientation, shape caregiving experiences. This analysis sought to explore caregiving experiences of aging Black same-gender-loving women.

Research design and methods

Sixteen focus groups were conducted with 4-8 participants each (N = 102) from across the United States. Audio-recorded discussions lasted for approximately 90 min and were transcribed verbatim. Two analysts coded transcripts for discussions related to caregiving and used content analysis to identify themes.

Results

Participants engaged in caregiving for children, parents, family, friends, and neighbors.

SUBMITTER: Poteat T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943494 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature