Impact of Protective Factors on Resilience of Grandparent Carers Fostering Orphans and Non-Orphans in Zimbabwe

Mhaka-Mutepfa, Magen; Mpofu, Elias; Cumming, Robert

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“…The chronic health conditions (e.g., HBP, arthritis, back pain, CHD, etc.) reported in this study as affecting QOL were also revealed in previous studies in Ghana and South Africa ( U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 ) and other countries ( McKoy-Davis et al, 2017 ; Mitchell-Fearon et al, 2015 ; Skevington et al, 2004 ). Caregivers who perceived themselves as healthy with no chronic conditions exhibited higher QOL in bivariate analysis.…”

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“…In addition, caregivers on medical aid in the current study had better QOL as they could seek medical care in private institutions, thereby managing their chronic conditions. Access to health care services was also found to make a vital contribution to older people’s QOL in Jamaican studies ( McKoy-Davis et al, 2017 ; Mitchell-Fearon et al, 2015 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Previous research in Nigeria, Spain, Iran, and Italy revealed that to a large extent, factors such as where we live, the state of our environment, genetics, our income, and education level, gender, and our relationships with friends and family all have considerable impacts on QOL ( Adebowale et al, 2012 ; Argimon et al, 2005 ; Cheraghi et al, 2016 ; Fajemilehin & Odebiyi, 2011 ; Gureje et al, 2008 ; Vellone, Piras, Talucci, & Cohen, 2008 ), whereas the more commonly considered factors such as access and use of health care services often have less of an impact ( Rosness et al, 2011 ). However, Jamaican studies ( McKoy-Davis et al, 2017 ; Mitchell-Fearon et al, 2015 ) and a U.S. study ( Taylor, 2013 ) found that access to health care services made a vital contribution to older people’s QOL. Timonen et al (2011) revealed that good self-rated health was highly associated with better QOL in Ireland.…”

Section: Relationships Between Health-related Characteristics and Qolmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sociodemographic Factors and Health-Related Characteristics That Influence the Quality of Life of Grandparent Caregivers in Zimbabwe

Mhaka-Mutepfa

2018

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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Very few studies have examined quality of life (QOL) in elderly carers of orphaned children in African settings. This study explored sociodemographic factors and health-related characteristics that influence QOL of grandparent carers in Zimbabwe. A cross-sectional study stratified by district was done to collect information on socioeconomic factors, health-related characteristics, and QOL of grandparent carers (N = 327; age: M = 62.4, SD = 11.2). Data were collected on socioeconomic factors, self-perceived health, health care access, chronic disease condition, health insurance status, types of health care services, and medications taken using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to investigate the associations between QOL and the predictor variables. Caregivers’ level of education (odds ratio [OR] = 3.0; confidence interval [95% CI] = [1.0, 27]), fostering orphans only (OR = 0.4; 95% CI = [0.2, 0.7]), self-perceived health (OR = 10.2; 95% CI = [4.5, 25]), medical insurance (OR = 9.8; 95% CI = [1.9, 54]), and satisfaction with health care services (OR = 2.2; 95% CI = [1.2, 4.4]) were associated with QOL, after adjusting for all influencing factors. The results confirm that QOL is compromised by specific demographic and self-rated health characteristics. Thus, eradicating poverty and providing services and changing caregiver’s perceptions about self-rated health may enhance QOL among grandparent caregivers.

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Mhaka-Mutepfa

2018

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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“…In addition, education may bolster resilience, with greater educational attainment associated with healthier functioning (Campbell-Sills, Forde, & Stein, 2009). Furthermore, higher income levels tend to be associated with increased access to resources, more perceived control, and higher levels of resilience (Mhaka-Mutepfa et al, 2015) whereas lower SES is associated with an insecure sense of the future, passive coping, heightened stress, and poor health (McEwen & Gianaros, 2010). Finally, the cumulative number of lifetime stressful events one endures may influence individuals' resilience, such that increased exposure to stressful events may undermine one's resilience capacity (Alim et al, 2008).…”

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Protective factors associated with resilience in women exposed to intimate partner violence.

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Psychology of Violence

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Objective Research on adversity is often skewed toward assessing problematic functioning; yet many women display resilience following traumatic experiences. Examining individual, relational, community, and cultural variables can provide new knowledge about protective factors associated with resilience in women exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). Controlling for demographics and circumstances of the violence, this study evaluated predictors of resilience, including spirituality, social support, community cohesion, and ethnic identity. Method The sample consisted of 112 women (Mage=32.12, SD=5.78) exposed to physical, psychological, and/or sexual intimate partner violence in the past 6 months. Approximately 70% of participants were Black. Hierarchical linear regression modeling was conducted to examine factors related to resilience. Model 1 included demographics (age, education, and socioeconomic status) and stressful life experiences. Model 2 added circumstances of the violence: IPV severity, IPV perpetration by participant, and number of violent partners. The third and final model added spirituality, social support, community cohesion, and ethnic identity. Results The final model was significant, F(11, 97)=6.63; p<.001, adj. R2=36.5%; with greater social support (β=.24; p=.009), more spirituality (β=.28; p=.002), and fewer violent relationships (β= −.25; p=.003) predicting higher resilience among women exposed to IPV. Conclusion While risk factors associated with IPV are well-researched, little is known about factors related to resilient functioning, especially among minority populations. Knowledge gained from this study can advance the field of violence research by its identification of potentially mutable variables related to resilience. Such research could be applied to developing strength-based interventions for at-risk populations of violence-exposed women.

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“…Furthermore, 20 previous studies were reviewed in Australia and 12 (60%) reported positive associations between S/R and quality of life (QOL), hence resilience (Counted, Possamai, & Meade, 2018). Other previous studies showed a high correlation between QOL and resilience (Mhaka-Mutepfa, 2018; Mhaka-Mutepfa, Mpofu, & Cumming, 2015). From time immemorial, S/R has always been said to provide a sense of togetherness, belonging, cohesion and comfort from the feeling that you are not alone regardless of your age.…”

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The Role of Faith (Spirituality/Religion) in Resilience in Sub-Saharan African Children

Mhaka-Mutepfa

Maundeni

2019

The International Journal of Community and Social Development

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Children living in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries face a plethora of challenges that require adaptation and resilience for them to develop typically. The experiences of epidemics, armed conflicts, and many other man-made and natural disasters create abject poverty and psychological issues: the vulnerable children become orphans and/or refugees in addition to premature deaths because they lack safety nets. This article explores the role of faith (i.e., religion or spirituality) as a source of resilience with regard to chronic stressful life events experienced by children. There is need to establish the role of faith in children's lives because of the different types of adverse events that impact child development. African countries are inundated by many hazards that impact children more than any other age group and this trend requires urgent intervention by all stakeholders. At research level, there is need to conduct studies that explore, over prolonged periods of time, the processes and role of spirituality/religion (S/R) in facilitating or inhibiting children's adjustment to traumatic experiences. Additionally, at policy level, there is need for governments in SSA to implement policies, intervene and protect children; in addition to encouraging collaboration among the religious fraternity, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders to make the world a better place for children.

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Impact of Protective Factors on Resilience of Grandparent Carers Fostering Orphans and Non-Orphans in Zimbabwe

Abstract: Positive emotions and good health experienced by resilient grandparent carers function as protective factors to reduce the magnitude of adversity to individuals and assist them to cope well with caregiving.

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Sociodemographic Factors and Health-Related Characteristics That Influence the Quality of Life of Grandparent Caregivers in Zimbabwe

Sociodemographic Factors and Health-Related Characteristics That Influence the Quality of Life of Grandparent Caregivers in Zimbabwe

Protective factors associated with resilience in women exposed to intimate partner violence.

The Role of Faith (Spirituality/Religion) in Resilience in Sub-Saharan African Children

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