| Custom Content | Poster Session 06 Program Schedule
02/15/2024
04:00 pm - 05:15 pm
Room: Shubert Complex (Posters 1-60)
Poster Session 06: Aging | MCI | Neurodegenerative Disease - PART 2
Final Abstract #10
Poster Symposium: Barriers in Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias: Bridging the Gap and Advancing Equity in Asian Cohorts — Abstract 4
Navigating Cultural Influences in Dementia Care: Perspectives from Chinese and Korean American Caregivers
Jing Wang, University of New Hampshire, Durham, United States
I Tek Leong, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, United States
Yaolin Pei, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, Yaolin Pei <yp22@nyu.edu>, United States
Mary Mittelman, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, United States
MinKyoung Johnson, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, United States
Cynthia Epstein, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, United States
Kyung Hee Lee, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Soyeon Cho, New York City College of Technology/CUNY, New York, United States
Bei Wu, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, United States
Category: Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease)
Keyword 1: caregiver burden
Keyword 2: ethnicity
Objective:
Family caregivers of individuals with dementia (PWD) bear a substantial caregiving burden, often facing challenges related to their own health and well-being. Within the United States, Korean and Chinese American family caregivers of PWD represent two significant Asian immigrant populations, each encountering unique caregiving challenges influenced by their cultural backgrounds. However, existing research and policy practices have often overlooked their unique challenges, perpetuating the “model minority” stereotype. Thus, we aim to understand cultural influences in dementia care from the perspectives of Chinese and Korean caregivers to inform culturally sensitive support for caregivers in Asian immigrant populations.
Participants and Methods:
Our group conducted a study that was part of a broader project to inform the cultural adaptation of the NYU Caregiver Intervention-Enhanced Support (NYUCI-ES) program specifically for Chinese and Korean American caregivers managing multiple chronic conditions. In 2022, we conducted interviews with 14 Chinese and 11 Korean caregivers residing in the New York Metropolitan Area. We employed content analysis as the primary methodological approach to systematically examine the qualitative data gathered from interviews. This rigorous analytical technique allowed us to organize and interpret the rich and diverse narratives provided by our interviewees, enabling us to identify recurring themes and patterns within the interview transcripts.
Conclusions:
This presentation highlights the profound influence of cultural factors on caregiving experiences and support-seeking behaviors in these Asian American subgroups. Findings from this research will underscore the importance of tailoring interventions to align with these specific cultural and linguistic needs.
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