Resilience in Home-based Caregivers in Limpopo, South Africa

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  • Theresa M. Mieh
  • Juliet Iwelunmor
چکیده

This study examines resilience in home-based caregivers (HBCs) in Limpopo South Africa. The PEN-3 model is used to investigate cultural influences on care-giving and frame the relationships, expectations, and cultural identity of care-giving in the context of African cultures. Data were gathered from participants’ responses in 4 focus group interviews held in South Africa. The results highlight the positive and supportive aspects of HBCs, recognize the existential and unique features, and explain the negative experiences shared by HBCs. The findings from this study emphasize the need for persons of African descent to maintain the African ideology of ―collectivity‖ in care-giving.

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تاریخ انتشار 2011