Table 3 Network members who provide high amount and range of support (superhelpers) by relationship type
Relationship type | Superhelper (%/n) | Not Superhelper (%/n) |
|---|---|---|
Partner or spouse | 87.6 % (156) | 12.4 % (22) |
Close family | 33.2 % (241) | 66.8 % (484) |
Other family | 23.2 % (47) | 76.8 % (156) |
Primary care professionals | 17.0 % (67) | 83.0 % (328) |
Friends | 15.7 % (82) | 84.3 % (439) |
Pets | 15.2 % (10) | 84.8 % (56) |
Other | 9.9 % (8) | 90.1 % (73) |
Other healthcare professionals | 8.8 % (18) | 91.2 % (187) |
Groups | 5.9 % (10) | 94.1 % (160) |
Total | 25.1 % (639) | 74.9 % (1905) |