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Demographical characteristics of spouse-caregivers.
| Variables | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.7 ± 11.1 |
| Sex (% f) | 71% female |
| Educational qualification | 37% high school/23% university |
| CBI: high/moderate levels | 34.2%/20% |
| Job employment (Y/N) | 71% No |
| No. children | 2 (0-4) |
| Life cycle | (i) 8% initial engagement (ii) 17% spouse without child (iii) 34% spouse with young child (iv) 14% spouse with adult child |
| Spiritual orientation (Y/N) | 8% No |
| Religion commitment | (i) 28% often (ii) 34% very often |
