title: The impact of dementia on women internationally: An integrative review.
abstract: Women are disproportionately affected by dementia, both in terms of developing dementia and becoming caregivers. We conducted an integrative review of English language literature focusing on the issues affecting women in relation to dementia from an international perspective. The majority of relevant studies were conducted in high-income countries, and none were from low-income countries. The effects of caregiving on health, well-being, and finances are greater for women; issues facing women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, need to be better understood. Research should focus on building resilience to help people adjust and cope long term.
authors.affiliation: a Institute of Health and Society, University of Worcester , Worcester , UK.|b Association of Dementia Studies, University of Worcester , Worcester , UK.
authors.forename: Rosie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Erol
authors.affiliation: b Association of Dementia Studies, University of Worcester , Worcester , UK.
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brooker
authors.affiliation: c Department of Social Sciences , Loughborough University , Loughborough , UK.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Peel
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020377:Self Efficacy; D018434:Sickness Impact Profile; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology