Activities of Daily Living in Mexican American Caregivers

Evans, Bronwynne C.; Belyea, Michael; Coon, David W.; Ume, Ebere

doi:10.1177/1074840712450210

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“…These men spoke repeatedly of caregiver gain, viewed the positive aspects of caregiving, helped with household chores, demonstrated long-term involvement in caregiving, and were proud to fulfill their family obligations as providers and protectors. Reciprocating for the care they received as children is an intergenerational priority, and filial responsibility is a powerful motive in caring (Delgado & Tennstedt, 1997; Evans, Belyea, Coon, & Ume, 2012).…”

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Faith, Work, and Reciprocity: Listening to Mexican Men Caregivers of Elderly Family Members

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the role of Mexican men caregivers of older adults. Studies investigating male caregiving practice in Mexico are lacking. Listening events for older adults and family caregivers were held in six cities, obtaining an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse sample of 121 participants-81 older adults and 57 primary caregivers (including 17 older adults). Focus groups discussed end-of-life issues and challenges of care. Discussions were audio recorded and field notes were made. Framework Analysis was used to analyze data. Nationally, 37% of the caregivers were men. In the metropolitan area of Mexico City, 57% of caregivers were men. The men caregivers discussed their roles and experiences. The results were categorized into three themes: (a) reciprocity in family caregiving, (b) a practical work-oriented attitude toward caregiving, and (c) strong religious faith. Caregiving formed an important part of their masculine role. Stereotypes related to gender and care should be reexamined. Further research is needed to explore gender variations in caregiving, evolving gender roles, and needs for support and services.

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“…Families continue to provide informal care at home as a way of honoring their elders 57, 58 and seem to do so no matter the economic sacrifices or living conditions they have to endure 59 . In Mexico, the idea of institutionalization is regarded as a last resort and is often viewed with a negative connotation thus, the study of ADL becomes particularly relevant because the healthcare system and families, especially women, may bear the burden of being long-term care providers of older adults who are limited in their ability to perform certain activities 60 .…”

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Trajectories of limitations in activities of daily living among older adults in Mexico, 2001–2012

Díaz-Venegas

Wong

2016

Disability and Health Journal

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Background Trajectories of disability are an essential component to understand the burden of disability at the societal level. Longitudinal studies, compared to cross-national studies, enable a better analysis of the progression of physical limitations among the elderly. However, information on disability dynamics in developing countries is limited. Objectives This paper examines the changes in activities of daily living (ADLs) in an 11-yr. period in the Mexican elderly population aged 60 or older and identifies how sociodemographic variables alter these trajectories. Methods The data come from the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS), a national sample of adults born in 1951 or earlier, including a baseline survey in 2001 and follow-ups in 2003 and 2012. Results The ADL score increased on average by 0.03 for every year respondents aged after 60. In contrast, the ADL score was reduced by 0.06 for every additional year of education. Conclusions Age, gender, and years of education were confirmed to influence the trajectories of ADL limitations. Understanding the patterns of deterioration of functional limitations will help inform public health policies to better serve the population.

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“…Assessing burden was also challenging in research with Mexican caregivers of both genders who had strong family commitment and could not admit to negative feelings as acknowledgment of burden was culturally unacceptable (Evans, Belyea, Coon, & Ume, 2012). As most research was done with White samples, much is unknown about the response of ethnic caregivers about their role and responsibilities, a reason to conduct this study with minority participants.…”

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Family Caregiver Role and Burden Related to Gender and Family Relationships

2014

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This study described and contrasted family caregivers and explored the effect of gender and family relationship on the caregiver’s role perception, workload, burden, and family help. Home care agencies and community organizations assisted with the recruitment of 533 multicultural, predominantly Latino caregivers who were interviewed at home. The Caregiver Identity Theory guided the study. Survey instruments were standardized tools or were constructed and pretested for this study. Descriptive statistics and t-test analyses assisted in describing the sample and multivariate analyses were used to contrast the caregiver groups. Findings suggested a gendered approach to self-appraisal and coping. Men in this predominantly Latino and Caribbean sample felt less burden and depression than women who believed caregiving is a female duty. Family nurses should pay attention to the most vulnerable groups: older spouses resistant to using family and community resources and hard-working female adult children, and assess each family situation individually.

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Activities of Daily Living in Mexican American Caregivers

Cited by 19 publications

References 88 publications

Faith, Work, and Reciprocity: Listening to Mexican Men Caregivers of Elderly Family Members

Faith, Work, and Reciprocity: Listening to Mexican Men Caregivers of Elderly Family Members

Trajectories of limitations in activities of daily living among older adults in Mexico, 2001–2012

Family Caregiver Role and Burden Related to Gender and Family Relationships

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