Table 2.
Characteristics of the Caregivers.
| TKI (n = 71), n (%) | TKI + WE (n = 67), n (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 47 | 54 | >.05 |
| Gender | >.05 | ||
| Male | 11 (15.5%) | 8 (11.9%) | |
| Female | 60 (84.5%) | 59 (88.1%) | |
| Relationship to patient | >.05 | ||
| Spouse | 45 (63.4%) | 46 (68.7%) | |
| Daughter/son | 23 (32.4%) | 21 (31.3%) | |
| Other | 3 (4.2%) | 0 | |
| Education | >.05 | ||
| Primary school | 21 (29.6%) | 26 (38.8%) | |
| Middle school | 23 (32.4%) | 18 (26.9%) | |
| High school and above | 27 (38.0%) | 23 (34.3%) | |
| Annual household income (RMB) | >.05 | ||
| <60 000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 61 000-111 999 | 20 (28.2%) | 13 (19.4%) | |
| >120 000 | 51 (71.8%) | 54 (80.6%) | |
| Employment status | >.05 | ||
| Employed | 26 (36.6%) | 30 (44.8%) | |
| Unemployed | 5 (7.0%) | 4 (6.0%) | |
| Retired | 40 (56.3%) | 43 (64.2%) | |
| Duration of caregiving (months) | 2 | 2 | |
| Private insurance | >.05 | ||
| Yes | 6 (8.5%) | 4 (6.0%) | |
| No | 65 (91.5%) | 63 (94.0%) |
Abbreviations: TKI, tyrosine kinase inhibitor; WE, wellness education; RMB, renminbi.