Demographic characteristics | Caregivers ( n = 16) | |
---|---|---|
n | % | |
Gender – Female | 15 | 94% |
Age (years) | ||
≤ 65 | 11 | 69% |
≥ 66 | 5 | 31% |
Care recipient cancer type | ||
Hematological | 12 | 75% |
Solid | 4 | 25% |
Length of time as a caregiver | ||
1 to 2 years | 3 | 19% |
2 to 4 years | 6 | 37.5% |
More than 5 years | 6 | 37.5% |
Unspecified | 1 | 6% |
Education | ||
Completed some or all high school | 7 | 44% |
Completed some or all of University | 9 | 56% |
Speaks English at home | 16 | 100% |
Caregiver relationship to care recipient | ||
Spouse | 9 | 56% |
Parent, sibling, or child | 5 | 31% |
Friend | 2 | 13% |