Table 2.
Comparison between caregivers without depression status and those with depression status (n = 308) (Pearson χ2 test) (the general information of caregivers included).
| No-depression status group, n (%) | Depression status group, n (%) | χ2 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship | 2.597 | 0.273 | ||
| Father | 26 (24.5) | 39 (75.5) | ||
| Mother | 80 (19.3) | 160 (79.2) | ||
| Employment | 7.037 | 0.030 | ||
| Full-time work | 49 (46.2) | 68 (33.7) | ||
| Part-time work | 21 (19.8) | 34 (16.8) | ||
| Unemployment | 36 (34.0) | 100 (49.5) | ||
| No. of co-caregivers | 16.628 | <0.001 | ||
| 0 | 3 (2.8) | 31 (15.3) | ||
| 1 | 40 (37.7) | 91 (45.0) | ||
| ≥2 | 63 (59.4) | 80 (39.6) | ||
| Educational | 1.154 | 0.764 | ||
| Junior degree or below | 34 (32.1) | 69 (34.2) | ||
| High school degree | 32 (30.2) | 68 (33.7) | ||
| Bachelor's degree | 36 (34.0) | 60 (29.7) | ||
| Master's degree or above | 4 (3.8) | 5 (2.5) | ||
| Total income per month (yuan) | 18.015 | <0.001 | ||
| ≤ 5,000 | 48 (45.3) | 109 (54.0) | ||
| 5,000–10,000 | 32 (30.2) | 78 (38.6) | ||
| 10,000–20,000 | 15 (14.2) | 10 (5.0) | ||
| ≥20,000 | 11 (10.4) | 5 (2.5) | ||
| Medical expenses payment | 18.889 | <0.001 | ||
| Able to cover | 63 (59.4) | 68 (33.7) | ||
| Unable to cover | 43 (40.6) | 134 (66.3) | ||
| Is epilepsy terrible? | 17.436 | <0.001 | ||
| Yes | 81 (76.4) | 188 (93.1) | ||
| No | 25 (23.6) | 14 (6.9) | ||
| Promising attitude toward the child future? | 12.316 | <0.001 | ||
| Yes | 78 (73.6) | 107 (53.0) | ||
| No | 28 (26.4) | 95 (47.0) | ||
| Needed assistance | 14.721 | 0.002 | ||
| Economic | 40 (37.7) | 120 (59.4) | ||
| Education for children | 37 (34.9) | 43 (21.3) | ||
| Knowledge for the epilepsy | 23 (21.7) | 26 (12.9) | ||
| Other | 6 (5.7) | 13 (6.4) |