Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of family caregivers (n = 270).
| n (%) | Mean ± SD | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.3 ± 12.2 | |
| Years of education | 11.3 ± 4.2 | |
| Daily contact time with patients (hours) | 10.1 ± 9.3 | |
| Duration of caregiving (months) | 29.7 ± 29.4 | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 128 (47.4) | |
| Female | 142 (52.6) | |
| Marital status (married) | 206 (76.3) | |
| Employment status | ||
| Full-time/Part-time employment | 144 (53.3) | |
| Housekeeper/Retired/No employment | 126 (46.7) | |
| Religion(yes) | 235(87.0) | |
| Relationship with patient | ||
| Parent | 1 (0.4) | |
| Spouse | 36 (13.3) | |
| Child | 167 (61.9) | |
| Other | 66 (24.4) | |
| Living with patient (yes) | 193 (71.5) | |
| Primary caregiver (yes) | 226 (83.7) |