title: Understanding gendered expectations and exemptions experienced by male double-duty caregivers: a qualitative secondary analysis.
abstract: There is growing evidence that family caregivers who are also employed face challenges in balancing the multiple demands associated with family caregiving. Health professionals who are family caregivers, defined in this study as double-duty caregivers (DDCs), are expected to use their professional knowledge in the provision of family care. The purpose of this qualitative secondary analysis was to explore how gendered expectations and exemptions affect the caregiving experiences and personal health of male nurses caring for family members. Being a male DDC created intersecting gendered expectations and exemptions. These coexisting and at times conflicting expectations and exemptions, constituted by the overarching theme of the determinants of care, directly influenced the health of male DDCs as they experienced tension when negotiating their dual role. The findings have direct implications for health-care policy and practice, research, and theory development.
authors.affiliation: Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
authors.forename: Ana Paula
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Anjos
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ward-Griffin
authors.forename: Beverly
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Leipert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D008297:Male; D054526:Men's Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009727:Nurses, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D036301:Qualitative Research