The Mental Health Experiences of Hispanic and Latinx Dementia Caregivers
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to understand how contextual, individual-level, and cultural factors influence the daily and long-term well-being of caregivers of relatives with memory problems or dementia. The study focuses on caregivers from the Hispanic and Latino community. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What daily factors increase (i.e., risk factors) or decrease (i.e., protective factors) the daily odds of depression and anxiety symptoms reported by caregivers? * How do these symptoms vary over time? * Do variations in depression and anxiety symptoms predict distal health outcomes? Participants will: * Complete an online baseline survey to understand their caregiving situation. * Fill out daily surveys online for three weeks about their caregiving experiences and well-being. * Complete two follow-up surveys, along with daily surveys, six and twelve months after the baseline survey. All the study information and surveys can be completed in English or Spanish based on the participant's preference.
Description
Hispanic and Latino/a/x/e (H\&L) family caregivers of older relatives living with memory problems or dementia often experience poor mental health due to the increased stress associated with caregiving. The purpose of this study is to examine how contextual, individual-level, and cultural factors influence daily and long-term patterns of depression and anxiety symptoms among H\&L caregivers. The investigators will collect data at multiple time points to understand their daily experiences and possible relationships among these factors. After initial contact, potential participants will complete…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 years or older 2. Identifies as Hispanic or Latino/a/x/e 3. Provides informal care to a relative living with memory problems or dementia 4. Provides care for 4 hours a day to the person living with memory problems or dementia. Exclusion Criteria: 1. admission to a nursing home/institutional care for the person living with memory problems or dementia is planned in the next 6 months 2. the potential participant (caregiver) is terminally ill 3. the participant does not have reliable access to the Internet.
Location
- The University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, Alabama