Table II.
Factor loadings for indicator variables and significance of associations between factors and outcome.
| Caregiver-reported Secondary Stressors to Caregivinga*** | N(%) | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|
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| Conflict with PLHA’s friends (some or a lot) | 82 (31.8) | .66* |
| Conflict with PLHA’s family members | 67 (26.0) | .66* |
| Conflict over care of PLHA’s children | 60 (23.9) | .66* |
| In the last few months, PLHA said something that hurt you | 136 (52.7) | .59* |
| PLHA’s behavior makes it difficult to help | 144 (55.8) | .75* |
| PLHA’s amount of needs makes it difficult to help | 125 (48.5) | .73* |
| Recipient-Reported Reciprocityb**
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| Helped caregiver around the house in the past year? (yes) | 112 (43.4) | .66* |
| Lent money or other valuable items? | 86 (33.3) | .84* |
| Cared for caregiver’s children, family, or friends? | 117 (45.3) | .59* |
| Spent time with caregiver? | 181 (70.2) | .70* |
| Engaged in caregiver’s family activities? | 99 (38.4) | .61* |
| Showed affection and appreciation for caregiver? | 191 (74.0) | .66* |
| Given things to caregiver? | 106 (41.1) | .92* |
| Recipient-Reported Physical Functional Limitationsc*
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| Bend or squat down (some or a lot) | 161 (62.4) | .87* |
| Walk one block | 120 (46.5) | .92* |
| Walk uphill or climb a few flights of stairs | 186 (72.1) | .94* |
| Moderate activities like carry groceries | 176 (68.2) | .95* |
| Participate in active sports such as basketball | 205 (79.5) | .92* |
| Eat, dress, or bathe | 63 (24.4) | .67* |
p<.05,
p<.01,
p<.001.
Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = .96; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) = .09;Standardized Root Mean Residual (SRMR) = .07; Eigenvalue = 3.19.
CFI = .95; RMSEA = .10; SRMR = .09; Eigenvalue = 3.94.
CFI = .99; RMSEA = .11; SRMR = .08; Eigenvalue = 4.73.