Table 2.
Means of transport, distance and parental job-related issues
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Means of transport used during therapy (N = 23) | ||
| On foot | 0 | 0% |
| Car | 23 | 100% |
| Taxi | 0 | 0% |
| Train/bus | 0 | 0% |
| Average monthly frequency of travels to hospital for visits, procedures and therapies (N = 23) | ||
| Less than 5 times a month | 13 | 56,5% |
| Between 5 and 10 times a month | 5 | 21,7% |
| More than 10 times a month | 5 | 21,7% |
| Distance from the nearest hospital (km) (N = 23) | ||
| Less than 5 km | 7 | 30,4% |
| Between 5 and 20 km | 12 | 52,2% |
| More than 20 km | 4 | 17,4% |
| Distance from the Hub Oncology Centre (km) (N = 23) | ||
| Less than 50 km | 2 | 8,7% |
| Between 50 and 100 km | 8 | 34,8% |
| More than 100 km | 13 | 56,5% |
| Average monthly frequency of absences from work for the main caregiver due to visits, procedures and therapies (N = 23) | ||
| < 30 days | 5 | 21,7% |
| 30–365 days | 12 | 52,2% |
| > 365 days | 4 | 17,4% |
| Layoff | 2 | 8,7% |
| Main caregiver allowed some paid leave from work (N = 23) | ||
| Yes | 14 | 60,9% |
| No | 9 | 39,1% |
| Financial support by charities/foundations (N = 23) | ||
| Yes | 21 | 91,3% |
| No | 2 | 8,7% |