Table 1.
Patient and Caregiver characteristics (N=109)
| Variable | n (%) | Mean (SD) Range |
|---|---|---|
| Patient | ||
| Age (years) | 49.83 (12.6) | |
| 20-72 | ||
| Female | 33 (30) | |
| Diagnosis | ||
| Leukemia | 57 (52) | |
| Lymphoma | 23 (21) | |
| MDS/MPS | 19 (17) | |
| Other (MM, SAA) | 10 (9) | |
| Duration of Illness (months) | 28.1 (37.6) | |
| 1-195 | ||
| Caregiver | ||
| Age (years) | 52.2 (11.3) | |
| 21-80 | ||
| Female | 84 (77) | |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 103 (94) | |
| Education | ||
| College or above | 60 (55) | |
| Relationship to patient | ||
| Spouse/partner | 81 (75) | |
| Parent | 16 (15) | |
| Other 12 (10) | ||
| Annual income | ||
| < $25,000 | 17 (16) | |
| $25,000-$44,999 | 23 (22) | |
| $45,000-$64,999 | 20 (19) | |
| >$65,000+ | 45 (43) | |
| Employment Status | Before Caregiving n (%) | During Caregiving n (%) |
| Full-time | 55 (51) | 29 (27) |
| Part-time | 19 (17) | 14 (13) |
| Unemployed | 13 (12) | 16 (15) |
| On leave | 2 (2) | 27 (25) |
| Retired | 18 (16) | 19 (18) |
Note. MDS=myelodysplastic syndrome; MPS=myeloproliferative syndrome; MM=multiple myeloma; SAA=severe aplastic anemia.