Table 3.
Demographic variables of the caregivers of the patients undergoing open heart surgery in two groups
| Variable | Intervention group, n (%) | Control group, n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 11 (25.58) | 13 (30.2) | 0.635 |
| Female | 32 (74.42) | 30 (9.8) | |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 17 (39.53) | 20 (46.49) | 0.663 |
| Married | 26 (60.47) | 23 (53.51) | |
| Education | |||
| Elementary | 3 (6.95) | 5 (11.72) | 0.752 |
| Diploma | 10 (23.24) | 9 (20.89) | |
| Higher education | 30 (69.81) | 29 (67.39) | |
| Occupation | |||
| Employee | 11 (25.58) | 15 (34.89) | 0.239 |
| Self-employed | 8 (18.57) | 10 (23.25) | |
| House keeper | 10 (23.25) | 12 (27.91) | |
| University student | 14 (32.60) | 6 (13.95) | |
| Relationship with the patient | |||
| Spouse | 19 (44.18) | 16 (37.21) | 0.661 |
| Child | 24 (55.82) | 27 (62.79) | |
| Age, mean (SD) | 32.6 (2.11) | 37.36 (4.03) | 0.204 |
SD=Standard deviation