Behavioral and psycho-social impairments among people living with dementia and their management by caregivers in South-Western Uganda: a qualitative study.

Autor:	Arinaitwe I; Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Mbarara, Uganda., Karungi CK; Grants Administration and Management, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda., Gopez A; California University Science and Medicine, Colton, CA, USA., Wakida EK; Grants Administration and Management, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda., Talib ZM; Department of Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, California, USA., Mubangizi V; Department of Family Medicine and Community Practice, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Mbarara, Uganda., Obua C; Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Aging & mental health [Aging Ment Health] 2023 Sep-Oct; Vol. 27 (10), pp. 1938-1945. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 11.
DOI:	10.1080/13607863.2022.2146053
Abstrakt:	Objectives: This study aimed to explore the behavioral and social impairments among people living with dementia (PLWD) in rural southwestern Uganda. It also explored the burden of caregivers for people living with dementia. Methods: This was a qualitative study among people living with dementia and their caregivers. We consecutively enrolled 30 people living with dementia with their caregivers from their homes. We conducted in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. We did a thematic content analysis. Results: The themes under-reported behavioral impairment were; difficulty in personal care, physical inactivity, and impaired judgment. Under the social and cognitive impairment theme, there was the failure to be in social gatherings like church, community groups, and markets. Under the caregivers' role, their burden included managing behavioral, social, and cognitive impairments of PLWD. Although caregivers were committed to caring for PLWDs, this required sacrificing time at the expense of income-generating activities. Conclusions: Dementia hinders the behavioral and social aspects of the affected people. Caregivers are highly burdened to care for PLWD. Strategies to minimize caregivers' burden while caring for people living with dementia are recommended.
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