The Health of African American Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren: A Growing Social Problem
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2021
Abstract
The study explored the experiences of African-American grandmothers residing in rural communities caring for their grandchildren, while suffering from chronic health issues. The research examined their physical and emotional health, physical functioning, well-being, social support, and resources of these grandmothers from a Family Development approach. Given the trends of providing care for a grandchild, it is widely recognized that caregivers may experience stress, burden, and the disruption of their well-being and social activities as well as the pressure associated with caregiving roles, responsibilities, and tasks. The grandmothers reported challenges that included stressors such as health issues, financial difficulties, limited support, transportation difficulties, and disruption in social activities. A major finding was that the grandmother’s health did not negatively impact their ability to care for their grandchildren.
Recommended Citation
Woods, Tamara, "The Health of African American Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren: A Growing Social Problem" (2021). College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 272.
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/college_humanities_social_sciences/272