Table 1:
Characteristic | Caregiver (n=12) | Patient (n=12) |
---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |
Age, Mean (SD) min-max | 53.7 (10.2) (40–71) | 54.3 (12.2) (35–61) |
Gender | ||
Male | 4 (33) | 9 (75) |
Female | 8 (67) | 3 (25) |
Race | ||
Caucasian | 11 (92) | 10 (83) |
African American | 1 (8) | 1 (8) |
Other | 1 | |
Education Levela | ||
9–12th Grade | 0 | 1 (8) |
High School Graduate | 1 (8) | 0 |
Some College | 2 (17) | 4 (33) |
Associates Degree | 1 (8) | 0 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 2 (17) | 5 (42) |
Graduate or professional Degree | 6 (50) | 1 (8) |
Marital Status | ||
Married or Partnered | 11 (92) | 11 (92) |
Single or Never Married | 1 (8) | 1 (8) |
Living Arrangements | ||
Alone | 0 | 1 (8) |
With Spouse/Partner Only | 8 (67) | 8 (67) |
With Spouse/Partner and Dependent Children | 4 (33) | 2 (17) |
Relationship to Caregiver/Patient | ||
Spouse/Partner | 11 (92) | 11 (92) |
Sibling | 1 (8) | 1 (8) |
As a Caregiver/Patient, are you receiving additional help from: | ||
Family | 1 (8) | 2 (18) |
Friend | 1 (8) | |
Multiple Others | 5 (42) | 3 (27) |
None | 5 (42) | 6 (55) |
Length of Caregiving (Caregiver Only) | ||
19–36 months | 2 (17) | |
37–48 months | 3 (25) | |
5 years or longer | 7 (58) | |
Average # of days/week providing care/support (Caregiver Only) | ||
0–4 | 3 (25) | |
7 | 9 (75) | |
Employment Status | ||
Full-time | 4 (33) | 3 (25) |
Part-time | 2 (17) | 1 (8) |
Not Working (Disabled, Unemployed, Retired) | 6 (50) | 8 (65) |
If working: Hours per week, Mean (SD) | 32.6 (19.9) | 35 (13.5) |
Has he cancer or caregiving experience affected your ability to work?a | ||
Yes (work less hours/left job) | 8 (67) | 2 (18) |
No | 4 (33) | 9 (82) |
Household Income | ||
$ 10,001–$ 29,999 | 1 (8.3) | 0 |
$ 30,000–$ 49,999 | 0 | 2 (17) |
$ 50,000–$ 69,000 | 0 | 1 (8) |
$ 70,000– $ 89,999 | 2 (17) | 1 (8) |
$ 90,000–$ 149,998 | 5 (42) | 5 (42) |
More than $ 150,000 | 2 (17) | 0 |
Declined | 2 (17) | 3 (25) |
Do you need help with finding resources? | ||
Yes | 4 (33) | 4 (33) |
No | 8 (67) | 8 (67) |
Do you need financial assistance? | ||
Yes | 2 (17) | 3 (25) |
No | 10 (83) | 9 (75) |
NOTE:
n, declined to answer.