Table 1 Comparison of socio-demographic characteristics: MS family caregivers vs. general population control
From: Family caregiver quality of life in multiple sclerosis among Kuwaitis: a controlled study
Socio-demographic Characteristics | All caregivers N = 170 | General population control group N = 136 Men = 58 or 42.6%; Women = 78(57.4%) | X2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age of caregiver (SD) | 35.7(10.8) | 35.7(10.5) | Â | ns |
≤ High school (%) | 90(52.9) | 72(52.9) |  |  |
≥ College (%) | 80(47.1) | 64(47.1) |  | ns |
Unemployed/housewife (%) | 54(38.0% of 142)* | 55(40.4) | Â | Â |
Employed (%) | 88(40.8% of 142) | 81(59.6) | 0.08 | ns |
Married (%) | 104(71.2% of 146) | 90(66.2) | 0.6 | ns |