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. 2019 Jan 14;2(1):e11237. doi: 10.2196/11237

Table 2.

Descriptive statistics for key variables.

Variables Caregiver (n=391), n (%)
Whom caregiver provides care for

A spouse or partner 92 (20.5)

A parent or parents 148 (41.4)

A close family member 50 (10.4)

A friend or other nonrelative 24 (4.1)

A child or children 0 (0.00)

Multiple caregiving relationships selected 77 (23.6)
Condition caregiver provides care for

Cancer 17 (5.8)

Alzheimer’s, confusion, dementia, forgetfulness 24 (4.8)

Orthopedic or musculoskeletal issues 15 (3.7)

Mental health or behavioral or substance abuse issues 9 (2.0)

Chronic conditions 19 (3.4)

Neurological or developmental issues 8 (1.3)

Acute conditions 2 (0.2)

Aging or aging-related health issues 18 (5.3)

Not sure or don’t know 9 (1.7)

Multiple caregiving conditions selected 239 (63.6)

Other 13 (4.0)
Hours of care provides per week

<5 136 (32.8)

5-14 87 (20.3)

15-20 39 (14.5)

21-34 20 (4.5)

≥35 82 (21.8)