Table 2.
Characteristics of Caregivers (Post-Intervention Measures)
| Characteristic, n (%) | Caregivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group (n = 138) | Control group (n = 158) | |
| Age (year), median (IQR) | 59.5 (53.9–69.3) | 62.5 (54.5–69.8) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 38 (27.5) | 37 (23.4) |
| Female | 100 (72.5) | 121 (76.6) |
| Civil status | ||
| Single | 16 (11.6) | 14 (8.9) |
| Married/common-law partner | 105 (76.1) | 125 (79.1) |
| Separated/divorced | 9 (6.5) | 13 (8.2) |
| Widower | 8 (5.8) | 6 (3.8) |
| Employment status | ||
| Employed (full time) | 41 (29.7) | 47 (29.8) |
| Employed (part time) | 15 (10.9) | 8 (5.1) |
| At home | 10 (7.2) | 5 (3.2) |
| Unemployed | 2 (1.5) | 2 (1.3) |
| Job seeker | 0 (0) | 2 (1.3) |
| Retired | 63 (45.7) | 86 (54.4) |
| Other (e.g., business owner, on welfare, on disability pension) | 7 (5.1) | 8 (5.1) |
| Education level | ||
| Primary | 16 (11.6) | 14 (8.9) |
| Secondary | 55 (39.9) | 54 (34.2) |
| College/Cegep (grade 11–12) | 27 (19.6) | 35 (22.2) |
| Diploma, vocational studies | 8 (5.8) | 16 (10.1) |
| University undergraduate | 20 (14.5) | 29 (18.4) |
| University graduate | 4 (2.9) | 7 (4.4) |
| Other (e.g., commercial college, 1 year university) | 8 (5.8) | 3 (1.9) |
| Total family income (CAD$) | ||
| <15,000 | 6 (4.4) | 11 (7.0) |
| 15,000–29,999 | 25 (18.1) | 27 (17.1) |
| 30,000–44,999 | 22 (15.9) | 21 (13.3) |
| 45,000–59,999 | 22 (15.9) | 31 (19.6) |
| 60,000 and more | 43 (31.2) | 34 (21.5) |
| No answer | 20 (14.5) | 34 (21.5) |
| Relationship to older person | ||
| Husband/wife | 30 (21.7) | 36 (22.8) |
| Child | 88 (63.8) | 93 (58.9) |
| Other family member | 19 (13.8) | 24 (15.2) |
| Friend | 1 (0.7) | 2 (1.3) |
| Other (colleague, trustee, former common-law partner) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.9) |
| Decision-making preferences | ||
| Active | 118 (85.5) | 130 (82.3) |
| Passive role | 19 (13.8) | 28 (17.7) |
| No answer | 1 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Note: CAD = Canadian dollars; IQR = interquartile range.