Table 1.
Distribution of informal caregivers of older adults according to scores of burden and demographic, social, and economic characteristics. Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil (n = 52).
| Characteristic | Total n (%) | Caregiver burden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | p -value * | ||
| Sex | 0.453 | ||
| Male | 8 (15.4) | 26.9 (21.7) | |
| Female | 44 (84.6) | 26.2 (13.3) | |
| Age group | 0.072 | ||
| <60 years | 42 (80.8) | 27.8 (14.9) | |
| ≥60 years | 10 (19.2) | 20.2 (12.3) | |
| Marital status | 0.301 | ||
| With partner | 34 (65.4) | 25.5 (14.5) | |
| Without partner | 18 (34.6) | 27.8 (15.1) | |
| Schooling | 0.534 | ||
| <12 years | 24 (46.2) | 26.5 (11.0) | |
| ≥12 years | 28 (53.8) | 26.1 (17.4) | |
| Family income (n = 32) | 0.384 | ||
| ≤ 1 minimum wage | 18 (56.2) | 25.0 (13.2) | |
| >1 minimum wage | 14 (43.8) | 23.4 (12.8) | |
| Cohabits with older adult | 0.082 | ||
| No | 4 (7.7) | 16.5 (5.6) | |
| Yes | 48 (92.3) | 27.1 (14.9) | |
| Total | 52 (100.0) | 26.3** (14.6) | |
*
p-value from T-test;
**
min = 0; max = 68.