Table 2.
Characteristics of the people with mental illness
| Characteristics | No. | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 230 | 62.7 |
| Female | 137 | 37.3 |
| Age groups | ||
| ≤ 20 years | 31 | 8.4 |
| 21–30 years | 158 | 43.1 |
| 31–40 years | 100 | 27.2 |
| 41+ years | 78 | 21.3 |
| Range | 17–90 years | |
| Mean (SD) | 33.8 (13.7) years | |
| Relationship with the caregivers | ||
| Parents | 74 | 20.2 |
| Sons/daughters | 56 | 15.3 |
| Siblings | 150 | 40.9 |
| Other relatives | 20 | 5.4 |
| Husband/wife | 30 | 8.2 |
| Friend | 29 | 7.8 |
| Neighbor | 8 | 2.2 |
| Type of support | ||
| No support | 62 | 16.9 |
| Support from GP or family physician | 16 | 4.4 |
| Support from social specialist | 30 | 8.2 |
| Support from psychiatrist | 87 | 23.7 |
| Support from outpatient clinics in psychiatric hospital | 187 | 51.0 |
| Support as being a registered patient in psychiatric hospital | 178 | 48.5 |