Research Article

Factors Influencing Burden in Spouse-Caregivers of Patients with Chronic-Acquired Brain Injury

Table 2

Demographical characteristics of spouse-caregivers.

Variables

Age (years)
Sex (% f)71% female
Educational qualification37% high school/23% university
CBI: high/moderate levels34.2%/20%
Job employment (Y/N)71% No
No. children2 (0-4)
Life cycle(i) 8% initial engagement
(ii) 17% spouse without child
(iii) 34% spouse with young child
(iv) 14% spouse with adult child
Spiritual orientation (Y/N)8% No
Religion commitment(i) 28% often
(ii) 34% very often