Table 2.

Problems reported by caregivers that are related to their role of patient care

Problem	Number	Percentage (%)
Being subject to physical assault by patient	30	37.5
Being in debt due to illness related expenditures	19	23.8
Problems with employment including premature retirement, termination and resigning	17	21.3
Family problems with spouse (excluding patients)	24	30.0
Family problems with children (excluding patients)	27	33.8
Problems with other relations (excluding patients)	23	28.8
Disputes with neighbours	14	17.5
Having to give up significant interests including further studies and relationships	9	11.3
Increase in substance use	9	11.3
Self admission of needing professional help to overcome the mental stress	35	43.8