Towards good health and wellbeing: understanding health conditions and healthcare needs among informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informal caregivers provide care for a substantial number of older adults in Ghana, underscoring their significant contribution within the health and social care systems. However, policymakers and researchers often prioritise the health and wellbeing of care recipients over those providing the care, which could undermine the health outcomes of informal caregivers. Therefore, research on health conditions and healthcare needs among informal caregivers of older adults remains limited in Ghana. To promote good health, wellbeing and equity, this study explores health conditions and healthcare needs among informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana.

Methods

This study, conducted in 14 communities within the Ashanti Region, Ghana, employed a descriptive phenomenologica

SUBMITTER: Agyemang-Duah W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature