Table 3.
Results of regression analysis for determining the factors associated with caregiver burden
| Variable (reference category) | Unstandardized Coefficients | Standardized Coefficients | Beta | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Std. Error | |||
| (Constant) | 34.45 | 2.56 | <0.001 | |
| Insufficient parents’ income (sufficient income) | 8.76 | 2.06 | 0.2 | <0.001 |
| Being supported by family members (receiving no support) | -3.58 | 1.41 | -0.11 | <0.001 |
| Caregivers with academic education (less than diploma) | -5.35 | 2.32 | -0.11 | 0.02 |
| Caregivers’ education over diploma (less than diploma) | -5.83 | 1.46 | -0.19 | <0.001 |
| Having two ill children in the family (having no more ill children) | 5.4 | 1.74 | 0.14 | 0.002 |
| Having three or more ill children in the family (having no more ill children) | 14.96 | 3.77 | 0.18 | <0.001 |
| Children with more than a disease (one disease) | 3.06 | 0.93 | 0.15 | <0.001 |
| Needing weekly visits (needing yearly visits) | 7.38 | 1.60 | 0.20 | <0.001 |
| Hospitalization for 4 or more times (hospitalization for 0-1 time) | 4.72 | 1.47 | 0.15 | <0.001 |
Adjusted R Square=0.35