Table 1.
Demographic and self-report data from family caregivers of women with SCI in study 1
| Women (n = 28) | Men (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||
| Age | 45.9 (9.30) | 51.1 (4.02) |
| Education (Years) | 12.1 (2.58) | 14.2 (4.15) |
| Race | ||
| European American | 11 | 11 |
| African American | 17 | 1 |
| Relationship to care recipient | ||
| Parent | 17 | 3 |
| Spouse/Partner | 2 | 8 |
| Sibling | 3 | – |
| Child | 6 | – |
| Other | – | 1 |
| Outcome variables | ||
| IDD | 12.2 (12.30) | 8.1 (10.41) |
| SF-36 | ||
| Physical functioning | 78.8 (19.56) | 88.3 (12.67) |
| Social functioning | 78.1 (28.38) | 94.8 (14.56) |
| Role-physical | 76.8 (35.95) | 97.9 (7.22) |
| Role-emotional | 77.4 (38.55) | 88.9 (29.59) |
| Mental health | 64.9 (26.36) | 82.0 (12.36) |
| Energy/Fatigue | 48.9 (29.61) | 62.9 (23.79) |
| Pain | 74.6 (27.43) | 78.9 (18.17) |
| General health | 70.6 (24.58) | 72.6 (22.66) |
| SPSI-R | ||
| PO | 14.9 (2.92) | 14.4 (2.39) |
| RPS | 55.0 (9.10) | 48.5 (10.68) |
| NO | 9.8 (10.14) | 3.4 (4.70) |
| AV | 7.4 (6.29) | 3.5 (3.99) |
| IC | 6.9 (7.21) | 5.5 (5.05) |
Note. Standard deviations for averages in parentheses. IDD = Inventory to Diagnose Depression, PO = Positive Orientation, RPS = Rational Problem Solving Style, NO = Negative Orientation, AV = Avoidant Style IC = Impulsive/Careless Style.