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  • 1School of Social Work, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Caregivers for people with dementia seek health information to aid decision-making. This study explored information-seeking strategies and source perceptions among underserved caregivers in Alabama.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • Caregivers of people living with dementia (PLWD) face significant decision-making burdens.
  • Decision-making fatigue and stress are common challenges for dementia caregivers.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding health literacy enhancement strategies for caregivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the health information-seeking behaviors of dementia caregivers.
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  • To identify strategies caregivers use to improve health literacy for decision-making.

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Keywords:
Caregiversdementiahealth literacytechnology

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