The physical health dilemmas facing custodial grandparent caregivers: Policy considerations
Objective: This study sought to determine what impact the task of raising grandchildren is having on custodial grandparents’ physical health. Design and Methods: Thematic analysis was conducted on interview data collected from 49 custodial grandparents. Results: The task of raising grandchildren on...
Main Authors: | Myra F. Taylor, Ruth Marquis, David A. Coall, Rachel Batten, Jenni Werner |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Cogent Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1292594 |
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