Table 1. Sample description.
| Variable | Frequency (percent) | |
|---|---|---|
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| Patient N=31 | Caregiver N=31 | |
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| Age | ||
| 45-70 | 10 (32.3) | 16 (51.6) |
| 71-84 | 15 (46.9) | 10 (32.3) |
| 85 + | 6 (19.4) | 2 (6.5) |
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| Female | 17 (55%) | 22 (71%) |
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| Household Income | NA | |
| Up to $30K | 6(19.4) | |
| $30,001 to $50K | 7 (22.6) | |
| $50,001 to $75K | 7 (22.6) | |
| Over $75 K | 5 (16.1) | |
| Missing | 6 (19.4) | |
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| Education | ||
| HS/GED, vocational | 13(41.9) | 5 (16.1) |
| school, or less | 11 (35.5) | 17 (54.8) |
| Some college | 6 (19.4) | 5 (16.1) |
| Some graduate school | 1 (3.2) | 4 (12.9) |
| Missing | ||
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| White or Caucasian | 27 (87.1) | 26 (83.8) |
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| Impairment Level | N/A | |
| Needs ADL help1 | 18 (58.1) | |
| Needs IADL and/or ostomy care help | 13 (41.9) | |
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| Type of ostomy | N/A | |
| Colostomy | 27 (87.1) | |
| Ileostomy | 4 (12.9) | |
1
ADL = Activity of daily living (i.e. bathing or dressing); IADL = Instrumental activity of daily living (i.e. driving or preparing meals).