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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026

The Family Caregiver Role From the Perspective of Older Women Experiencing Poverty in a High-Income Country: A Qualitative Study.

Anabel Chica-Pérez, Matías Correa-Casado, Cayetano Fernández-Sola, José Granero-Molina, Alda Elena Cortés-Rodríguez, José Manuel Hernández-Padilla

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Anabel Chica-PérezDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1137-074X
Matías Correa-CasadoDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5242-5188
Cayetano Fernández-SolaDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1721-0947
José Granero-MolinaDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7051-2584
Alda Elena Cortés-RodríguezDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3625-7321
José Manuel Hernández-PadillaDepartment of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almeria, Almería, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5032-9440

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Universidad de Almería TRFE-SI-2023/003
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Abstract

aimTo explore how older women experiencing poverty in a high-income country perceive their family caregiver role from a gender perspective.

designDescriptive qualitative study.

methodA convenience sample of seventeen older female caregivers experiencing poverty was interviewed in-depth between October 2023 and March 2024. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted following the phases described by Braun & Clarke. ATLAS.ti software was used for data analysis.

resultsThree main themes were developed from the data analysis: (1) The duality of family caregiving: between informal female support and structural neglect, (2) family care in later life as a continuation of a life devoted to others, (3) older female family caregiving as a gender issue.

conclusionsOlder female caregivers experiencing poverty have limited formal support and unequal access to resources. Older women experiencing poverty experience both gratitude and despair in their caregiving role, which inevitably deteriorates their health. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: Nursing interventions for older female caregivers experiencing poverty should include an assessment of social determinants of health, focusing on gender and socio-economic barriers. Implementing system navigation interventions, such as community-based case management, resource referral programmes, and personalised care coordination, could connect older female family caregivers to essential resources and support networks, thus addressing their mental health needs and promoting equity, which would enhance their overall well-being and dignity. IMPACT: Experiencing poverty increases the vulnerability of older female caregivers, exacerbating gender inequality. These women often face mental health issues as they face the pressure of meeting their own needs and those of their care recipients with a lack of formal support. This neglect can lead to serious health problems, which emphasises the need for equitable nursing interventions. REPORTING

methodThe study is reported following the COREQ guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patients or public were involved in the study development and implementation.

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CaregiversFamilyPovertyAgedAged, 80 and overDeveloped CountriesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSocial Supportexperiencesfamily caregiversgender rolesolder adultspovertywomen

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PMID40371992
PMCPMC12994628

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