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Key Determinants of Physical and Psychological Health-Related Quality of Life over Time among Midlife and Older LGBTQ and Sexual and Gender Diverse Caregivers.

Karen Fredriksen-GoldsenSarah JenCharles A EmletHyun-Jun KimHailey H Jung
Published in: The Gerontologist (2022)
Although generalized factors including mastery, socialization, and social support, are protective for HRQOL among LGBTQ caregivers, factors including day-to-day discrimination and identity stigma are more unique to historically disadvantaged populations and should be considered in future research and practice. Caregiving interventions incorporating physical activity are promising given its buffering effect for decreased physical and psychological HRQOL over time.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • social support
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • palliative care
  • body mass index
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • current status
  • hiv aids
  • patient reported