Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of support persons
Respondents n = 64 (%) | |
|---|---|
Age in years, mean (SD) | 61 (13) |
Gender | |
Male | 23 (36) |
Female | 41 (64) |
Relationship to the patient | |
Spouse/partner | 37 (58) |
Relative | 24 (38) |
Other | 3 (4.6) |
Living with the patient | |
Yes | 42 (66) |
No | 22 (34) |
Time spent caring for patient | |
Less than 20 h | 31 (48) |
20–40 h | 10 (16) |
More than 40 h | 10 (16) |
Unsure or do not provide any care | 11 (17) |
Missing | 2 (3.1) |