Table 2. Demographic characteristics and care experiences of participants (n = 163).
| Variables | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| <30 years | 47 | 28.8 |
| 31–40 years | 58 | 35.6 |
| 41–50 years | 41 | 25.2 |
| ≥51 years | 17 | 10.4 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 93 | 57.1 |
| Un-married | 70 | 42.9 |
| Family composition | ||
| Three-generation extended family or more | 34 | 20.9 |
| Nuclear family | 116 | 71.1 |
| Single-parent families | 13 | 8.0 |
| Experience of caring for own elderly families (personal—e.g., caring for a parent or grandparent) | ||
| Yes | 120 | 73.6 |
| No | 43 | 26.4 |
| Duration of care of the aged | ||
| <1 week | 106 | 65.0 |
| ≥1 week < 6 months | 10 | 6.1 |
| ≥6 months | 47 | 28.9 |
| Feelings when interacting with the elderly | ||
| Nothing specific | 43 | 26.4 |
| Fair | 82 | 50.3 |
| Good | 38 | 23.3 |
| Occupational categories | ||
| Medical personnel | 18 | 11.0 |
| Nurse | 85 | 52.2 |
| Administrative staff | 60 | 36.8 |