"I always find myself very tired and exhausted": The physical impact of caring; a descriptive phenomenological study of the experiences of prostate cancer caregivers in Cape Coast, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prostate cancer is a significant public health burden and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among men worldwide. This study, therefore, explored how caring affects the physical health of family caregivers of prostate cancer patients.

Method

The study adopted a descriptive phenomenological method. Twelve participants were recruited using the purposive sampling technique. A semi-structured face to face, in-depth interviews were conducted with family caregivers of patients living with prostate cancer. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the data were analysed using Colaizzi's phenomenological approach.

Findings

The family caregiver's experience with the physical impact associated with caregiving uncovered two significant themes with si

SUBMITTER: Owoo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321373 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature