Table 1: Socio-demographic/clinical characteristics of caregivers.
| Variables | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Younger than 40 years | 76 | 32.9 |
| 40 years and over | 155 | 67.1 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 107 | 46.3 |
| Female | 124 | 53.7 |
| Years of education | ||
| Less than 6 years | 53 | 22.9 |
| 6-12 years | 92 | 39.8 |
| Higher than 12 years | 86 | 37.3 |
| Relationship to patients | ||
| Father | 56 | 24.2 |
| Mother | 89 | 38.5 |
| Spouse | 41 | 17.7 |
| Child | 16 | 6.9 |
| Others | 29 | 12.7 |
| Employment status | ||
| Employed | 192 | 83.1 |
| Unemployed | 39 | 16.9 |
| Financial support | ||
| Yes | 112 | 48.5 |
| No | 119 | 51.5 |
| Income | ||
| Less than US$67 per month | 44 | 19.0 |
| US$67-134 per month | 116 | 50.2 |
| Greater than US$134per month | 71 | 30.8 |
| Family size | ||
| 5 or less | 82 | 35.5 |
| More than 5 | 149 | 64.5 |
| Location of residence | ||
| Within Kaduna | 110 | 47.6 |
| Outside Kaduna | 121 | 52.4 |