Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of the primary caregivers of patients with MDs in the study area of the Kintampo Health and Demographic Surveillance System, 2010
| Exposure | Frequency (N=75) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 42 | 56.0 |
| Male | 33 | 44.0 |
| Age group | ||
| 16–34 | 15 | 20.0 |
| 35–64 | 45 | 60.0 |
| 65 + | 15 | 20.0 |
| Education | ||
| No formal | 49 | 65.3 |
| O/A level | 23 | 30.7 |
| Tertiary | 3 | 4.0 |
| Occupation | ||
| None | 24 | 32.0 |
| Farming | 21 | 28.0 |
| Business | 12 | 16.0 |
| Casual | 18 | 24.0 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 15 | 20.0 |
| Married | 45 | 60.0 |
| Widowed/divorced | 15 | 20.0 |
| Relationship to patient | ||
| Parent of patient | 32 | 42.7 |
| Sibling | 24 | 32.0 |
| Daughter/son | 13 | 17.3 |
| Other relatives | 4 | 5.3 |
| Partner | 2 | 2.7 |