Sleep Health Barriers and Facilitators Among African American Family Caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The cultural and historical experiences of African American family caregivers increase their risk for poor sleep health. Limited research representation hinders the development of effective sleep interventions for their unique needs. The purpose of this study is to explore the barriers and facilitators to sleep health in African American family caregivers and describe participants' preferences and recommendations for sleep health interventions.

Method

Using a qualitative descriptive approach, African American family caregivers of community-dwelling adults with chronic or disabling conditions were recruited via community-based methods. Twenty-four caregivers participated in semi-structured in-person, telephone, or videoconference interviews. Transcribed interviews w

SUBMITTER: Irani E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12859754 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature