期刊
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
卷 69, 期 4, 页码 664-667出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.03.003
关键词
Youth; Family caregivers; Social support
资金
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research
- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine
- National Human Genome Research Institute [T32 HG010030]
Research aimed to explore youth experiences and perspectives on family caregiving in order to improve programs and policies impacting youth well-being. Findings suggest that youth caregivers may face obstacles to their educational and career goals, and specific training could better prepare them for the role.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore youth experiences and perspectives on family caregiving to improve programs and policies that impact the well-being of youth. Methods: In August 2020, we asked three open-ended questions about current and anticipated caregiving responsibilities, impact, and needs using MyVoice, a national text message poll of youth. Content and thematic analysis was conducted to evaluate qualitative responses. Results: In our sample (n = 1,076), 35% of respondents reported previously or currently providing care for an adult relative either independently or by helping another relative. Participants believed caregiving had or would hinder their educational or career goals and that specific training would better prepare them to be a caregiver. Conclusions: The prevalence of youth caregiving may be higher than previous estimates. Healthcare professionals should evaluate youth for caregiving responsibilities and support them in identifying resources or interventions to reduce potential impacts of caregiving burden on health outcomes. (C) 2021 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. All rights reserved.
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