Emotional, relational, technological, and financial dimensions of transnational elder caregiving among Nigerian immigrants in Northern British Columbia

This study reveals the adaptability of Nigerian transnational caregivers as they navigate financial, emotional, and logistical responsibilities across borders. While emphasizing resilience, the findings also highlight systemic challenges-including digital inequities and economic pressures-calling on policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to develop culturally informed policies and targeted support that empower caregivers and enhance well-being in transnational settings.

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BMC Health Services Research
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2025-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13683-9
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Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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Emotional, relational, technological, and financial dimensions of transnational elder caregiving among Nigerian immigrants in Northern British Columbia

Dawn Hemingway, Jacqueline Holler, Glen Schmidt, Chibuzo Stephanie Okigbo et al.
BMC Health Services Research
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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Emotional, relational, technological, and financial dimensions of transnational elder caregiving among Nigerian immigrants in Northern British Columbia

Dawn Hemingway, Jacqueline Holler, Glen Schmidt, Chibuzo Stephanie Okigbo, Shannon Freeman
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Abstract

This study reveals the adaptability of Nigerian transnational caregivers as they navigate financial, emotional, and logistical responsibilities across borders. While emphasizing resilience, the findings also highlight systemic challenges-including digital inequities and economic pressures-calling on policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to develop culturally informed policies and targeted support that empower caregivers and enhance well-being in transnational settings.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 25(1)
University of Northern British Columbia (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
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Emotional, relational, technological, and financial dimensions of transnational elder caregiving among Nigerian immigrants in Northern British Columbia — Dawn Hemingway, Jacqueline Holler, et al. · BMC Health Services Research (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS