Table 2.
Socio-Demographic Profiles of Informal Stroke Caregivers
| Variable | Category | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 18(32.10) |
| Female | 38(67.90) | |
| Type | Sole | 18(32.10) |
| Shared | 38(67.90) | |
| Relationship | Partner | 6(10.70) |
| Son/daughter | 34(60.70) | |
| EFM | 14(25.00) | |
| Friend | 2(3.60) | |
| Residence | Same | 39(69.60) |
| Different | 17(30.40) | |
| Educational status | Non-formal | 0(0.00) |
| Primary | 4(7.10) | |
| Secondary | 14(25.00) | |
| Tertiary | 32(57.10) | |
| Post-graduate | 6(10.70) | |
| Occupation | S/A | 29(51.80) |
| Self -employed | 10(17.90) | |
| P/CS | 16(28.60) | |
| Applicant | 1(1.80) | |
| Co-morbidity | Nil | 54(96.40) |
| Hypertension | 1(1.80) | |
| DM | 0(0.001) | |
| Others | 1(1.80) |
Key: EFM Extended family member, Others Osteoarthritis of the knee, eye problem, DM Diabetes Mellitus, P/CS Works in Public or private organization, S/A Student or Apprentice