Table 3.
Age of Participant | Absolute Number (n = 57) | % (n = 57) |
---|---|---|
Under 44 | 19 | 33 |
45-54 | 21 | 37 |
55-64 | 15 | 26 |
Over 65 | 2 | 4 |
Sex of Participant | ||
Female | 51 | 89 |
Male | 6 | 11 |
Relationship to Care Recipient | ||
Spouse | 37 | 26 |
Parent | 14 | 5 |
Child | 3 | 65 |
Sibling | 2 | 2 |
Aunt/Uncle | 1 | 2 |
Length of Caregiving Period | ||
Less than 6 months | 13 | 23 |
7 months to 1 year | 11 | 19 |
1 to 2 years | 7 | 12 |
2 to 3 years | 7 | 12 |
More than 3 years | 19 | 33 |
Employment Status at Time of Interview | ||
Full-time | 40 | 70 |
Less than full-time | 8 | 14 |
Retired | 5 | 9 |
Other | 4 | 7 |