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A esperança média de vida está a aumentar e com ela agudiza-se a cronicidade das
doenças e o aumento da dependência. Considerando o crescente envelhecimento
demográfico e a relevância dos cuidados informais a idosos dependentes, a presente
investigação visa compreender a experiência subjetiva de ser cuidador informal a partir
de uma perspetiva de género.
Procedeu-se a uma revisão de literatura com particular enfoque na análise sociológica
do envelhecimento e dos cuidados informais. Adotou-se um enfoque metodológico de
âmbito qualitativo, por se considerar mais adequada à captação de significados e à
compreensão aprofundada das experiências dos participantes no estudo. Foram
realizadas 12 entrevistas semiestruturadas a cuidadores e cuidadoras informais de
familiares idosos dependentes.
No que diz respeito aos principais resultados obtidos com a investigação, destacamos as
diferentes vivências e experiências da realidade do cuidado informal influenciadas pelo
género, a idade, as qualificações e o estatuto socioeconómico; as múltiplas dificuldades
em cuidar de uma pessoa próxima dependente, principalmente quando sofre de
patologias relacionadas com demência; a importância do papel da família na provisão
de cuidados de saúde e bem-estar aos seus membros dependentes e a reprodução de
estereótipos de género no cuidado.
The average life expectancy is increasing and the chronicity of diseases and the increase in dependence are aggravated. Considering the growing demographic aging and the relevance of informal care of dependent elderly people, this research aims to understand the subjective experience of being an informal caregiver from a gender perspective. First there was a literature review whit a particular focus on the sociological analysis of aging and informal care. A qualitative methodological approach was adopted, as it is considered better suited to capture meanings and to deeper understanding of the participants experiences. 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with informal caregivers of dependent elderly family members. As regards the main results obtained with the investigation, we highlight the different experiences of the reality in informal care influenced by gender, age, qualifications and socio-economic status; as the existence of difficulties in caring for a close dependent person, especially when suffering from diseases related to dementia; the importance of the family's role to providing health cares and well-being to dependent members and the reproduction of gender stereotypes in care.
The average life expectancy is increasing and the chronicity of diseases and the increase in dependence are aggravated. Considering the growing demographic aging and the relevance of informal care of dependent elderly people, this research aims to understand the subjective experience of being an informal caregiver from a gender perspective. First there was a literature review whit a particular focus on the sociological analysis of aging and informal care. A qualitative methodological approach was adopted, as it is considered better suited to capture meanings and to deeper understanding of the participants experiences. 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with informal caregivers of dependent elderly family members. As regards the main results obtained with the investigation, we highlight the different experiences of the reality in informal care influenced by gender, age, qualifications and socio-economic status; as the existence of difficulties in caring for a close dependent person, especially when suffering from diseases related to dementia; the importance of the family's role to providing health cares and well-being to dependent members and the reproduction of gender stereotypes in care.
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Cuidado Informal Cuidar Dependência Envelhecimento Género Saúde Solidariedades Intergeracionais