Table 3 Univariate analysis of caregiver burden and caregiver variables
Variable | Little/no burden | Medium burden | Severe burden | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years old) | 70.12 ± 6.45 | 71.45 ± 4.01 | 68.10 ± 7.65 | P > 0.05 |
Gender | ||||
Female | 14 (46.7%) | 53 (47.7%) | 17 (48.6%) | P > 0.05 |
Male | 16 (53.3%) | 58 (52.3%) | 18 (51.4%) | P > 0.05 |
Educational level | ||||
≦Primary school | 21 (70.0%) | 74 (66.6%) | 23 (65.7%) | P > 0.05 |
≧Secondary school | 9 (30.0%) | 37 (33.3%) | 12 (34.3%) | P > 0.05 |
Place of residence | ||||
Countryside | 12 (40.0%) | 47 (60.3%) | 15 (61.5%) | P < 0.05 |
City | 18 (60.0%) | 64 (39.7%) | 20 (38.5%) | P < 0.05 |
Relationship | ||||
Spouse | 25 (83.3%) | 94 (84.7%) | 29 (82.9%) | P > 0.05 |
Other | 5 (16.7%) | 17 (15.3%) | 6 (17.1%) | P > 0.05 |
Care duration | ||||
<9 months | 19 (63.3%) | 72 (64.9%) | 23 (65.7%) | P < 0.05 |
> 9 months | 11 (36.7%) | 39 (35.1%) | 12 (34.3%) | P < 0.05 |
The ratio of medical expenses to monthly income per capita | ||||
≦ 5/1 | 23 (76.7%) | 84 (75.7%) | 26 (74.3%) | P < 0.05 |
> 5/1 | 7 (23.3%) | 27 (24.3%) | 9 (25.7%) | P < 0.05 |