Table 2.
Characteristics of family carers
| Characteristics | n (%) or mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 57.7 (14.3) | |
| Gender | Female | 12 (54.5) |
| Male | 10 (45.5) | |
| Ethnicity | White British | 9 (40.9) |
| Indian | 6 (27.3) | |
| Bangladeshi | 4 (18.2) | |
| Other | 3 (13.6) | |
| Marital status | Married/with partner | 13 (59.1) |
| Single | 5 (22.7) | |
| Divorced | 3 (13.6) | |
| Widowed | 1 (4.5) | |
| Employment | Retired | 9 (40.9) |
| Part time | 5 (22.7) | |
| Unemployed | 3 (13.6) | |
| Other | 3 (13.6) | |
| Full time | 2 (9.1) | |
| Relationship to person with dementia | Son/daughter | 11 (50) |
| Husband/wife/partner | 6 (27.3) | |
| Niece | 2 (9.1) | |
| Friend | 1 (4.5) | |
| Sibling | 1 (4.5) | |
| Daughter-in law | 1 (4.5) | |
| Living with person with dementia | Yes | 15 (68.2) |
| No | 7 (31.8) | |
| Type of dementia | Alzheimer’s disease | 8 (36.4) |
| Vascular | 4 (18.2) | |
| Other | 4 (18.2) | |
| Not specified | 6 (27.3) | |
| Length of time caring for relative | 1–3 years | 8 (36.4) |
| 3–5 years | 2 (9.1) | |
| 5–10 years | 2 (9.1) | |
| 10+ years | 5 (22.7) | |
| Not specified | 5 (22.7) |