A qualitative study of motivations and barriers to formal healthcare utilisation among informal caregivers of older adults in Ghana

Informal caregivers of older adults in low- and middle-income countries, including Ghana, face health challenges and increased healthcare needs. They also report suboptimal healthcare use, which may undermine their health outcomes. Understanding the specific factors that motivate or hinder formal healthcare utilisation is crucial for informing interventions to improve health outcomes among this po…