Table 1 Characteristics of stroke caregivers (n = 22)
Variable | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (years)a | ||
 40 – 49 | 1 (4.5) | |
 50 – 59 | 5 (22.7) | |
 60 – 69 | 10 (45.5) | |
 70 – 79 | 4 (18.2) | |
 80 – 89 | 2 (9.1) | |
Sex | ||
 Female | 14 (63.6) | |
 Male | 8 (36.4) | |
Geographic Location | ||
 Urban | 19 (86.4) | |
 Rural | 3 (13.6) | |
Household Income ($ CAN) | ||
  ≤ 19,999 | 2 (9.1) | |
 20,000 – 39,999 | 6 (27.3) | |
 40,000 – 59,999 | 3 (13.6) | |
  ≥ 60,000 | 8 (36.3) | |
 Prefer Not to Answer | 3 (13.6) | |
Employed | ||
 Yes | 8 (36.4) | |
 No | 14 (63.6) | |
Relationship to Stroke Survivor | ||
 Spouse | 19 (86.4) | |
 Parent | 3 (13.6) | |
Receiving Formal In-home Services | ||
 Yes | 10 (45.5) | |
 No | 12 (54.5) | |
Type of Service | ||
 Homecare supportb | 8 (36.4) | |
 Other | 2 (9.1) | |