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Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola¹, Sussman Tamara², Magnus Mfoafo-M'Carthy³

¹McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Alzheimer'S & Dementia : the Journal of the Alzheimer'S Association

|December 24, 2025

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Yoruba caregivers in Nigeria utilize diverse support systems, including traditional healers and community networks, alongside biomedical services. Integrating these varied supports can enhance dementia caregiving experiences.

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Public Health

Background:

Existing research on dementia caregiving in Africa primarily examines biomedical services.
This focus overlooks the multifaceted support systems utilized by caregivers.
Understanding the interplay of all support systems is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the integrated support systems accessed by Yoruba caregivers in Nigeria.
To explore how these systems shape dementia and caregiving experiences.

Main Methods:

Interpretive phenomenology approach with 15 Yoruba families caring for persons with dementia.
Semi-structured interviews conducted in family homes, including persons with dementia.
Audio-recorded, transcribed, translated, and reflexively analyzed using emergent themes.

Main Results:

Urban families utilized structured hospital care, while rural families relied on traditional healers, community members, and social groups.
Help-seeking often occurred in later dementia stages, influenced by perceptions, location, and trusted advice.
Caregivers felt supported by practical guidance; traditional/faith-based healing offered spiritual benefits and community belonging.

Conclusions:

Enhancing dementia awareness among Yoruba caregivers can facilitate earlier help-seeking.
Improving access to integrated faith-based, traditional, and medical support systems is vital for better caregiver experiences.