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September 10, 2025Open Access

Transnational Caregiving: Emotional, Financial, and Technological Roles of Nigerian Immigrants in Northern British Columbia

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COChibuzo Stephanie OkigboSFShannon FreemanDHDawn Hemingway

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals emotional and financial complexities faced by Nigerian immigrants, indicating digital access challenges.

Key Points

  • Nigerian immigrant caregivers face emotional strain and resilience while managing responsibilities across borders.
  • Key themes include financial remittances that both support care and introduce economic pressures for caregivers.
  • Technology aids in emotional connection and caregiving coordination, despite significant digital access limitations.
  • Culturally informed policies are needed to address the systemic challenges Nigerian caregivers encounter in Northern BC.

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Okigbo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64784d62https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7401465/v1
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