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Background:

  • Limited research exists on male carers of people with dementia.
  • Few studies compare male and female carers' approaches to the caring role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if male carers of people with dementia approach the caring role differently compared to female carers.
  • To identify gender-specific differences in help-seeking behaviors and service preferences among dementia carers.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods approach analyzing data from 167 survey participants (24 males, 143 females).
  • Quantitative analysis using linear regression for demographics, burden, and coping scales.
  • Qualitative thematic analysis of open-ended responses, guided by hegemonic masculinity theories.

Main Results:

  • No significant gender differences were found in self-reported carer burden or coping strategies.
  • Qualitative analysis revealed distinct gender themes: barriers to help-seeking, service preferences, residential care considerations, and emotional expression.
  • Male carers focused on functional tasks and emotional restraint in help-seeking, despite similar reported burden levels.

Conclusions:

  • Male dementia carers' help-seeking differs from females', emphasizing functional tasks over emotional expression.
  • Rapport-building with male carers should initially focus on functional aspects.
  • Further qualitative research is needed to understand unmet needs and design male-friendly interventions for dementia carers.