澳大利亚老年男同性恋和女同性恋者的非正式护理体验。
Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia.
机构信息
School of Psychology and Public Health, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
出版信息
Australas J Ageing. 2022 Sep;41(3):424-430. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13076. Epub 2022 May 12.
OBJECTIVE
This study examined older lesbian and gay adults' experiences regarding informal caregiving, including challenges and positive aspects of caregiving.
METHODS
Interviews were conducted with 16 lesbian women and gay men in Australia, aged 60+, who were engaged in informal caregiving. Analyses involved a qualitative thematic approach.
RESULTS
Most participants were caring for a friend or partner and regarded caregiving as a form of love and did not seek external support despite noting several impacts. Some participants found that they too were beginning to require care. For some, formal care was being considered, but with a degree of reluctance.
CONCLUSIONS
Older lesbian and gay adult caregivers experience a range of challenges and support needs in relation to their experiences with the caregiving role. This research highlights a need for ensuring that caregiving policies and practices be responsive to the experiences and challenges faced by older lesbian and gay people.
目的
本研究考察了老年男女同性恋者在非正式护理方面的经历，包括护理工作的挑战和积极方面。
方法
对澳大利亚 16 名 60 岁以上的女同性恋者和男同性恋者进行了访谈，他们从事非正式护理。分析采用了定性主题方法。
结果
大多数参与者正在照顾朋友或伴侣，他们将护理视为一种爱，尽管注意到了一些影响，但没有寻求外部支持。一些参与者发现自己也开始需要护理。对于一些人来说，正在考虑提供正式护理，但有一定的不情愿。
结论
老年男女同性恋者在照顾角色方面经历了一系列挑战和支持需求。这项研究强调了需要确保护理政策和实践能够回应老年男女同性恋者所面临的经历和挑战。
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