Table 1.
Description of Informal Caregivers Participating in the Study.
| Adult caregivers (n = 3067, 12.8%) | Senior caregivers (n = 1936, 13.6%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, % | ||
| - 17-24 | 177 (5.8) | — |
| - 25-39 | 322 (10.5) | — |
| - 40-54 | 1431 (46.7) | — |
| - 55-64 | 1137 (37.1) | — |
| - 65-74 | — | 1116 (57.6) |
| - 75-79 | — | 482 (24.9) |
| - 80+ | — | 338 (17.5) |
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| - Male | 935 (30.5) | 941 (48.6) |
| - Female | 2132 (69.5) | 995 (51.4) |
| Education, n (%) | ||
| - Low | 87 (2.8) | 263 (13.6) |
| - Intermediate I | 882 (28.8) | 892 (46.1) |
| - Intermediate II | 1178 (38.4) | 397 (20.5) |
| - High | 920 (30.0) | 384 (19.8) |
| Household income, n (%) | ||
| - Maximum of €15 200 | 314 (10.2) | 160 (8.3) |
| - €15 201-€19 400 | 452 (14.8) | 503 (26.0) |
| - €19 401-€24 200 | 621 (20.2) | 528 (27.3) |
| - €24 201-€31 100 | 846 (27.6) | 424 (21.9) |
| - Minimum of €31 101 | 834 (27.2) | 321 (16.6) |
| Employment status, n (%) | ||
| - Not currently employed | 902 (29.4) | 1839 (95.0) |
| - Employed | 2165 (70.6) | 97 (5.0) |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||
| - Married/living with partner | 2441 (77.5) | 1573 (81.3) |
| - Never been married | 370 (11.8) | 61 (3.2) |
| - Widowed | 71 (2.3) | 65 (3.4) |
| - Divorced | 266 (8.4) | 237 (12.2) |
| Burden perceived, n (%) | ||
| - Low | 2632 (85.8) | 1650 (85.2) |
| - High | 435 (14.2) | 286 (14.8) |