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  11. Exploring Gendered Relational Dynamics In Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study On Women Professional Caregivers In India

Exploring Gendered Relational Dynamics in Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study on Women Professional Caregivers in India

Priya Joseph1, Akhil P Joseph2,1, Anithamol Babu3,2

  • 1Department of Sociology and Social Work, CHRIST, Bengaluru, IND.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Women caregivers in India face significant burdens due to societal expectations and institutional gaps. They demonstrate resilience through social support and spiritual practices, highlighting the need for improved formal support systems in palliative care.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care Research
  • Sociology of Health
  • Gender Studies in Healthcare

Background:

  • Societal norms in India assign caregiving roles predominantly to women.
  • Palliative care settings reflect these gendered dynamics, impacting women's experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the challenges and coping strategies of women caregivers in Indian palliative care settings.
  • To understand the lived experiences of women providing palliative care in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing a narrative approach.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 38 women caregivers across six palliative care institutions.
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Main Results:

Keywords:
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  • Resilience was observed through social networks, spiritual engagement, and time management skills.
  • A reliance on informal support systems indicates a deficit in formal institutional support.

Conclusions:

  • Palliative care institutions require enhanced support systems to address practical and cultural caregiving challenges.
  • Future research should broaden samples to include male caregivers and examine evolving caregiving issues.
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