Table 3 Factors associated with caregiver quality of life domain scores in analysis of covariance (ANCOVA)
From: Family caregiver quality of life in multiple sclerosis among Kuwaitis: a controlled study
A. Significant covariates* | Carer QOL domains significantly associated in ANCOVA | F | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Carer afraid of having MS | Physical health | 8.6 | 0.008 |
Education of caregiver | General facet health & QOL | 8.6 | 0.008 |
Occupation of caregiver | General facet health & QOL | 4.6 | 0.04 |
Patient's duration of illness | Physical health | 6.0 | 0.02 |
| Â | General facet health & QOL | 3.7 | 0.07 |
Gender of patient | Physical health | 3.4 | 0.08 |
Education of patient | Environment | 5.9 | 0.02 |
Occupation of patient | Environment | 3.9 | 0.06 |
B. Significant covariates** | Â | Â | Â |
BDI (depression) score | Social relations | 4.0 | 0.05 |
| Â | Environment | 3.9 | 0.05 |
EDSS (disability score) | Independence | 5.9 | 0.02 |