Qualitative Health Research
Lived Experiences of Women Navigating End-of-Life Caregiving and Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the burden on informal caregivers, particularly those with dual caregiving roles. This grounded theory study explores the lived experiences of women who simultaneously cared for a hospitalized family member at the end of life and for minor children during the pandemic. We aimed to examine how the intersection of these roles influenced women’s experiences during caregiving and into bereavement. We analyzed 11 qualitative interviews with bereaved women caregivers in Toronto, Canada, …