Table 1. Demographic characteristics of relatives (n = 11).

Sample characteristics	Description
Gender
Male	3 (27%)
Female	8 (73%)
Age (years)
< 60	7 (64%)
≥ 60	4 (36%)
Relationship to the patient
Husband	3 (27%)
Wife	8 (73%)
Families with children (years)
< 18	2 (18%)
≥ 18	8 (73%)
No children	1 (9%)
Education
Skilled worker	6 (55%)
Unknown	5 (45%)
Employment status
Employed	4 (36%)
Retired	3 (27%)
On leave because of partner’s illness	1 (9%)
On leave because of own illness	3 (27%)

Time from patient diagnosis to relative interview (weeks): Mean 27.4; range 7–50