Table 1.
Characteristics of Informal Caregivers Divided by Those with BDI Less Than 10 Versus 10 or Greater
| Characteristic | No Depression (BDI<10) n=88 | Depression (BDI≥10) n=88 | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y (±SD) | 41.2±13.9 | 43.0±12.3 | .35 |
| Female, % | 45.4 | 48.9 | .65 |
| Race, % | .93 | ||
| White | 39.8 | 42.1 | |
| African-American | 28.4 | 26.1 | |
| Other | 31.8 | 31.8 | |
| Partnered/married, % | 43.2 | 43.2 | 1.0 |
| Post–high school education, % | 31.8 | 28.4 | .62 |
| Reports not enough money, % | 42.1 | 62.5 | <.01 |
| Any medical illness besides HIV, % | 50.0 | 68.2 | .01 |
| HIV+, % | 21.6 | 22.7 | .86 |
| Illicit drug use, % | 25.0 | 40.9 | .02 |
| Binge alcohol use, % | 20.4 | 33.0 | .06 |
| High caregiver burden (CSI>6), % | 10.2 | 43.2 | <.001 |
BDI, Beck Depression Index; CSI, Caregiver Strain Index