Table 3. Results of Logistic Regression Analysis (N=86)a : Assessment of Needs of Caregivers of Stroke Patients (N=86) at State-Owned Acute-Care Hospitals in Southern Vietnam, 2011.
| Caregiver Needs or Concerns | Placeb, OR (95% CI) | Sexc, OR (95% CI) | Educationd, OR (95% CI) | Incomee, OR (95% CI) | Length of stayf, OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention of recurrence | 0.3 (0.1–2.0) | 3.4 (0.8–14.8) | 1.8 (0.4–9.6) | 0.4 (0.1–1.7) | 2.6 (0.5–13.5) |
| Drugs to prevent recurrence | 1.1 (0.3–3.8) | 1.2 (0.4–3.7) | 0.9 (0.3–2.8) | 0.7 (0.2–2.1) | 2.1 (0.6–7.3) |
| Time to recovery | 0.8 (0.2–2.9) | 1.5 (0.5–4.5) | 0.5 (0.2–1.6) | 3.1 (0.9–10.6) | 1.6 (0.5–5.6) |
| Availability of hospital in hometown | 0.6 (0.2–2.3) | 1.5 (0.5–4.6) | 1.2 (0.4–4.0) | 0.5 (0.2–1.5) | 2.9 (0.8–10.5) |
| Ability to conduct activities of daily living | 0.9 (0.3–3.1) | 1.9 (0.6–5.5) | 0.4 (0.1–1.0) | 0.9 (0.3–2.6) | 2.0 (0.6–6.5) |
| Decreased income | 0.2 (0.1–0.8) | 3.6 (1.1–11.1) | 0.3 (0.1–0.9) | 0.2 (0.1–0.7) | 1.7 (0.5–6.0) |
| Physiotherapy | 0.7 (0.2–2.1) | 1.3 (0.5–3.4) | 1.3 (0.5–3.6) | 1.7 (0.6–4.6) | 2.8 (0.9–8.4) |
| Ability to walk | 1.9 (0.6–6.2) | 2.4 (0.8–6.9) | 0.5 (0.2–1.5) | 0.8 (0.3–2.3) | 2.8 (0.9–8.6) |
| Payment of hospital bills | 0.5 (0.1–1.6) | 3.6 (1.2–11.5) | 0.6 (0.2–1.9) | 0.1 (0.0–0.5) | 1.7 (0.5–5.6) |
| Caregiver’s reinstatement at work | 1.3 (0.4–4.7) | 3.4 (1.1–11.1) | 0.4 (0.1–1.3) | 0.4 (0.1–1.2) | 3.8 (1.1–12.8) |
| Burden on caregiver | 0.4 (0.1–1.3) | 1.9 (0.6–5.9) | 0.6 (0.2–1.8) | 0.2 (0.1–0.8) | 3.4 (1.0–11.3) |
| Dietary recommendations | 0.6 (0.2–2.1) | 1.7 (0.6–5.0) | 7.2 (2.2–23.8) | 0.7 (0.2–2.0) | 4.5 (1.3–15.2) |
| Stroke survivor’s reinstatement at work | 0.3 (0.1–0.9) | 1.9 (0.6–6.1) | 0.5 (0.1–1.4) | 0.3 (0.1–1.0) | 1.7 (0.5–5.4) |
| Stroke survivor’s ability to communicate | 1.4 (0.4–4.6) | 1.5 (0.5–4.6) | 1.2 (0.4–3.4) | 0.5 (0.2–1.6) | 1.4 (0.4–4.4) |
| Stroke survivor’s ability to eat without feeding tube | 1.2 (0.3–5.5) | 6.8 (1.3–36.0) | 2.0 (0.6–7.4) | 1.4 (0.4–5.0) | 6.8 (1.6–29.2) |
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval
a
Caregiver characteristics that showed no statistical relationship to any of the needs were omitted, including relationship of caregiver to stroke patient, caregiver age, and whether patient had physiotherapy before discharge.
b
Ho Chi Minh City and “other” provinces were one referent group, and southern provinces were the other.
c
Referent group for sex was male.
d
Referent group for education was elementary or secondary schools.
e
Referent group for income was ≤5 million Vietnamese dong (equivalent to $250 US).
f
Length of hospital stay was divided into 2 groups, up to five ≤5days as referent group and >6 days.