Table 3.
Support received and needed by caregivers
| Variables | Mean ± SD | (min-max) |
|---|---|---|
| Level of psychological support receiveda | ||
| From partner (husband or wife) | 1.9 ± 1.2 | (0–3) |
| From other relative | 1.6 ± 1.3 | (0–3) |
| From friend | 0.9 ± 1.3 | (0–3) |
| From neighbor | 0.8 ± 1.3 | (0–3) |
| From family doctor | 0.3 ± 0.8 | (0–3) |
| From social service | 0.1 ± 0.4 | (0–3) |
| Frequency | Percentage (%) | |
| Most supportive persons | ||
| Partner (husband/wife) | 46 | 73.0 |
| Children | 24 | 38.1 |
| Grandparents | 16 | 25.4 |
| Sibling | 17 | 27.0 |
| Other family member | 7 | 11.1 |
| Friend | 11 | 17.5 |
| Difficult experience | 41 | 65.1 |
| Support needed | 22 | 34.9 |
| Financial support received | 13 | 20.6 |
| Friend | 9 | 69.2 |
| Charity | 2 | 15.4 |
| Other | 2 | 15.4 |
aLevel of support calculated on a subjective scale: 0 = absence of support, 1 = weak, 2 = moderate and 3 = strong support