“Maybe This Generation Here Could Help the Next Generation”: Older African American Women's Perceptions on Information Sharing to Improve Health in Younger …

LM Jones, KO Moss, KD Wright… - Research in …, 2018 - journals.healio.com
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The prevalence of hypertension is highest among African American women, who often
occupy caregiving roles. The purpose of the current study is to describe intergenerational
caregiving and communication themes that emerged during focus groups with African
American older adult women (mean age= 73 years) on information sharing and self-
management of hypertension. Thematic analysis revealed two overarching themes:
Caregiving Responsibilities and Improving the Health of Younger Generations. Women …
The prevalence of hypertension is highest among African American women, who often occupy caregiving roles. The purpose of the current study is to describe intergenerational caregiving and communication themes that emerged during focus groups with African American older adult women (mean age = 73 years) on information sharing and self-management of hypertension. Thematic analysis revealed two overarching themes: Caregiving Responsibilities and Improving the Health of Younger Generations. Women wanted to help younger generations better manage their blood pressures. These findings suggest that intergenerational relationships may have an important role in managing health conditions, such as hypertension. Further examination of intergenerational relationships as targets for blood pressure self-management intervention is warranted to: (a) address the need for women to share their wisdom, and (b) help improve blood pressure management among African American individuals across the lifespan.
[Res Gerontol Nurs. 2018; 11(1):39–47.]
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