Table 1.
Characteristics of participants and their respective old person cared for by them
| Characteristics of participants (n=14) | |
|---|---|
| Gender, n (%) | |
| Male | 8 (57) |
| Female | 6 (43) |
| Age in years | |
| Mean, range | 49, 40-78 |
| Relation with elder person, n (%) | |
| Son | 6 42.96) |
| Daughter | 2 (14.26) |
| Son-in-law | 1 (7.13) |
| Wife | 1 (7.13) |
| Sister | 1 (7.13) |
| Brother | 1 (7.13) |
| Elder person | 2 (14.26) |
| Economic status, n (%) | |
| Weak | 6 (42.85) |
| Moderate | 5 (35.71) |
| Good | 3 (21.42) |
| Education, n (%) | |
| high school diploma | 6 (42.96) |
| Graduate | 8 (57.04) |
| Duration of caregiving (month) | |
| Mean, range | 42, 4-180 |
| Characteristics of elder people cared for by participants (n=14) | |
| Gender, n (%) | |
| Male | 6 (42.96) |
| Female | 8 (57.04) |
| Age in years | |
| Mean, range | 79, 65-85 |
| Living status before residence in nursing home, n (%) | |
| Alone | 42.96 (6) |
| With family members | 57.04 (8) |
| Duration of residence in nursing home (month) | |
| Mean, range | 9, 1-17 |