Table 1 Demographics data
Characteristics | Patient (n = 30) | Caregiver (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
Sex, n (%) | ||
Male | 8 (27) | 12 (40) |
Female | 22 (73) | 18 (60) |
Age in years | ||
18 - 44 | 9 (30) | 18 (60) |
45 - 54 | 10 (33) | 8 (27) |
> 55 | 11 (37) | 4 (13) |
Type of Cancer | ||
Breast | 9 (30) | |
Digestive (colon, recti, sigmoid) | 5 (17) | |
Gynaecology (Vulva, Ovarian, Cervical) | 5 (17) | |
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma | 4 (13) | |
Head and Neck | 4 (13) | |
Osteosarcoma | 2 (7) | |
Thyroid | 1 (3) | |
Time since diagnoses (in months) | ||
1 to 3 | 7 (23) | |
3 to 5 | 5 (17) | |
> 5 | 18 (60) | |
Income | ||
< 100 USD/month | 19 (63) | |
100 – 300 USD/month | 8 (27) | |
> 300 USD/month | 3 (10) | |
Palliative Performance Score (PPS) | ||
< 30 (Poor functioning) | 7 (23) | |
40 – 60 (Moderate functioning) | 23 (77) | |
Treatment | ||
Chemotherapy only | 10 (33) | |
Radiotherapy only | 1 (3) | 3 |
Both chemotherapy & radiotherapy | 5 (17) | 17 |
None | 14 (47) | 47 |
Education background | ||
Elementary school | 9 (30) | 5 (17) |
Junior high school | 6 (20) | 4 (13) |
Senior high school | 11 (37) | 16 (53) |
University | 4 (13) | 5 (17) |
Relationship with patient | ||
Spouse | 15 (50) | |
Non-spouse | 15 (50) | |
Live with patient | ||
Yes | 24 (80) | |
No | 6 (20) | |
Status of employment | ||
Work | 15 (50) | |
Unemployed | 15 (50) | |
Experience in caregiving | ||
Yes | 12 (40) | |
No | 18 (60) | |