Table 1.
Sample characteristics (N = 56).
| Demographic | Recipient (n = 56) | Caregiver (n = 56) |
|---|---|---|
| Age mean (SD) | 58.1 (11.6) | 57.2 (11.5) |
| Sex n (%) | ||
| Male | 36 (64.3) | 20 (35.7) |
| Female | 20 (35.7) | 36 (64.3) |
| Employment n (%) | ||
| Employed (full-time) | 13 (23.7) | 20 (35.6) |
| Employed (part-time) | 4 (7.2) | 15 (26.8) |
| Unemployed | - | 1 (1.8) |
| Retired | 34 (61.9) | 16 (28.6) |
| Other | 4 (7.2) | 4 (7.2) |
| Education n (%) | ||
| <10 years | 23 (41.8) | 22 (40.7) |
| 10 years | 18 (32.7) | 16 (29.6) |
| >10 years | 11 (20.0) | 14 (25.9) |
| other | 3 (5.5) | 2 (3.7) |
| Time since transplantation in years mean (SD) | 9.4 (6.7) | |
| Relationship status n (%) | ||
| Married | 49 (87.5) | |
| Unmarried | 7 (12.5) | |
| Relationship length in years mean (SD) | 30.8 (14.1) |