Table 4.
Characteristics of family caregivers who took part in the focus groups
| Family caregivers (n=12) | Mean (SD) | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 57(13.8) | 38 | 79 |
| No. of years of providing assistance to person with MS | 10.9(7) | 2 | 20 |
| n | % | ||
| Gender | |||
| Male | 6 | 50 | |
| Female | 6 | 50 | |
| Level of education | |||
| High school | 2 | 16.7 | |
| Technical/trade school | 1 | 8.3 | |
| College | 7 | 58.3 | |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 16.7 | |
| Employment status | |||
| Unemployed (unable to work—disability) | 1 | 8.3 | |
| Retired | 6 | 50 | |
| Homemaker; does not work outside the home | 1 | 8.3 | |
| Part time (20‐39 h/wk) | 1 | 8.3 | |
| Full time (40 or more h/wk) | 2 | 16.7 | |
| Not working (full time caregiver) | 1 | 8.3 | |
| Relationship to person with MS | |||
| Spouse | 8 | 66.7 | |
| Non‐spouse | 4 | 33.3 | |
MS, multiple sclerosis.