Masculinity and memory loss: a qualitative study of the social stigma of dementia among Nigerian men

This study examined how sociocultural constructions of masculinity impact stigma, identity, and help seeking among older Nigerian men with dementia. A qualitative study was conducted using in-depth, semi structured interviews with 19 men aged 60 and above receiving care for dementia related symptoms at two outpatient clinics in Ilorin, Kwara State. Data were analyzed thematically using grounded theory techniques.