Table 2.
Odds Ratios (ORs) of Logistic Regressions Estimating the Effect of Intensity of ADL/IADL on the Odds of Activity Being Emotionally Draining for English- and Spanish-Speaking Caregivers (N = 132)
| English-speaking caregivers (n = 56) | Spanish-speaking caregivers (n = 76) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADL/IADL reported as emotionally draining activity | OR | p | OR | p |
| Walking or getting around | 1.50 | .11 | 1.37 | .15 |
| Eating a meal | 2.03 | .05 | 2.19 | .00* |
| Getting in or out of bed | 2.15 | .03 | 2.79 | .00* |
| Getting dressed | 2.84 | .01 | 3.23 | .00* |
| Medication management | 4.99 | .00* | 4.05 | .00* |
| Bathing | 3.38 | .00* | 6.21 | .00* |
| Using the toilet, bedpan, or diapers | 5.61 | .00* | 3.62 | .00* |
| Doing laundry | 2.88 | .03 | 3.44 | .00* |
| Doing things around the house | 2.76 | .02 | 2.22 | .02 |
| Shopping for groceries or running errands | 3.45 | .00* | 3.49 | .00* |
| Using public transportation | 5.52 | .01 | 2.73 | .00* |
| Providing companionship | 4.77 | .00* | 4.80 | .00* |
| Giving emotional support | 3.26 | .00* | 4.29 | .00* |
| Sharing a meal | 5.59 | .05 | 15.15 | .00* |
| Checking up by phone | 3.07 | .03 | 3.72 | .00* |
Notes: ADL = activity of daily living; IADL = instrumental activity of daily living.
*p < .003, which is statistically significant for a Bonferroni-corrected family-wise Type I error rate of .10; Each result represents its own equation.