Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the participant caregivers
Characteristic | Caregiver (N=38) |
|---|---|
Age 61 years (avg) | SD = 10.75 |
Gender | |
Female | 32(84%) |
Male | 6(16%) |
Status | |
Married | 20(53%) |
Widowed | 3(8%) |
Divorced | 5(13%) |
Single | 10(26%) |
Education | |
≤ 12 years | 21(65%) |
> 12 years | 17(45%) |
Relationship (with the patient) | |
Children | 29(76%) |
Partner | 7(18%) |
Other | 2(6%) |
Occupation | |
Employed | 7(19%) |
Unemployed | 4(10%) |
Retired | 27(71%) |
Family income (minimum wages) | |
≤ 2 MW | 10(26%) |
2–4 MW | 23(61%) |
4–6 MW | 5(13%) |
> 10 MW | 0(0%) |