Research Article

Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics and financial status of the participants (n = 155).

Age (in years)58,1 ± 13,4
Main carer (yes), %95,5%
Type of relationship
 Spouse, %37,4%
 Child, %48,4%
 Siblings, %2,6%
 Other relatives (in-laws, cousins, friends), %11,6%
 Partner, %0,6%
Family status
 Single, %11,6%
 Married, %74,8%
 Divorced, %11,0%
 Widowed, %1,9%
Educational status
 Primary education, %14,2%
 Secondary education, %48,4%
 Higher education, %37,4%
Economic status
 Economic participation in care (yes), %23,9%
 Economic status stated to be good, %9,0%
 Economic status stated to be moderate, %67,1%
 Economic status stated to be bad, %23,9%