Parameter | Gender | p | |
---|---|---|---|
Female (N = 182) | Male (N = 76) | ||
Age [yrs] | |||
mean ± SD | 58.36 ± 14.21 | 61.78 ± 15.02 | p = 0.044 * |
median | 60 | 68 | |
quartiles | 48—68.75 | 47.5—72 | |
What is your relationship with the person you care for? | |||
Spouse/partner | 66 (36.26%) | 41 (53.95%) | p = 0.021 * |
Sibling | 6 (3.30%) | 2 (2.63%) | |
Child | 68 (37.36%) | 23 (30.26%) | |
Daughter-in-law/Son-in-law | 15 (8.24%) | 0 (0.00%) | |
Acquaintance/friend/neighbour | 10 (5.49%) | 5 (6.58%) | |
Other | 17 (9.34%) | 5 (6.58%) | |
Living with senior | |||
No | 67 (36.81%) | 24 (31.58%) | p = 0.51 |
Yes | 115 (63.19%) | 52 (68.42%) | |
Using help from others | |||
No | 150 (82.42%) | 68 (89.47%) | p = 0.215 |
Yes | 32 (17.58%) | 8 (10.53%) | |
Willingness to receive help from others | |||
No | 149 (81.87%) | 65 (85.53%) | p = 0.596 |
Yes | 33 (18.13%) | 11 (14.47%) | |
Decrease in quality of life | |||
No | 150 (82.42%) | 67 (88.16%) | p = 0.336 |
Yes | 32 (17.58%) | 9 (11.84%) | |
Consultations with HP | |||
No | 132 (72.53%) | 67 (88.16%) | p = 0.01 * |
Yes | 50 (27.47%) | 9 (11.84%) | |
Willingness to receive more information | |||
No | 95 (52.20%) | 49 (64.47%) | p = 0.094 |
Yes | 87 (47.80%) | 27 (35.53%) |