Table 2.
Caregiver Characteristics
| Characteristic | Phase 1, n (%)a | Phase 2, n (%)b |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, female | 7 (87.5) | 21 (67.7) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 8 (100) | 22 (71.0) |
| African-American | 0 (0) | 9 (29.0) |
| Mean age, yr (range) | 65.3 (52–85) | 61.34 (23–86) |
| Work status | ||
| Retired | 5 (62.5) | 16 (51.6) |
| Full time | 1 (12.5) | 7 (22.6) |
| Part time | 1 (12.5) | 4 (12.9) |
| Unemployed | 1 (12.5) | 3 (9.7) |
| Homemaker | 0 | 1 (3.2) |
| Relationship to care recipient | ||
| Lives with care recipient | 8 (100) | 23 (74.2) |
| Spouse | 5 (62.5) | 12 (38.7) |
| Parent or in-law | 1 (12.5) | 11 (35.5) |
| Child | 2 (25.0) | 3 (9.7) |
| Other | 0 | 5 (16.1) |
| Time spent providing care, hr/day | ||
| 0–6 | 4 (50.0) | 16 (51.6) |
| 7–13 | 2 (25.0) | 9 (29.0) |
| ≥14 | 2 (25.0) | 6 (19.4) |
| Presence of other care providers | ||
| None | 1 (12.5) | 7 (22.6) |
| Family | 5 (62.5) | 17 (54.8) |
| Paid | 3 (37.5) | 13 (41.9) |
a
N = 8.
b
N = 31.