Family caregivers' perceptions of quality of dementia self-care in Wakiso district, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Sub-Saharan Africa, most people with dementia are cared for in the home setting (dementia self-care) with hardly any support from the formal health and social care system. The study explored family caregivers' perceptions of quality of dementia self-care.

Methods

A descriptive-exploratory qualitative study design was used. Data were collected through four focus group discussions with 48 family caregivers of older people with dementia, recruited from four villages of the Wakiso district in Uganda.

Results

Five themes emerged: (1) patience and understanding; (2) maintaining hygiene and cleanliness; (3) constant supervision and safety precautions; (4) personalized care by understanding individual preferences, daily routines, and personal space; (5) respec

SUBMITTER: Buwembo DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12276074 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature