Stress related factors among primary and part-time caregiving grandmothers of Kenyan grandchildren

Description:

A study of Kenyan grandmothers, comparing the stress levels of those who assumed full-time versus part-time responsibility for the care of their grandchildren

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Oburu Paul Odhiambo; Palmerus Kerstin

Publisher(s):

Baywood Publishing Company

Funder(s):

Swedish Institute; Wilhelm and Martina Lundgren Foundation; Jacobs Foundation

Country:

Kenya

Date Issued:

2005

Journal Title:

International Journal of Aging and Human Development

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

273-282

Topics:

2. Parents & Families > 2.5. Parent/Family Characteristics > 2.5.8. Physical and Mental Health

2. Parents & Families > 2.3. Involvement in Child Care & Early Education

13. International Child Care & Early Education > 13.1. Single-Country Studies

ISSN:

0091-4150

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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