Table 1 Carer demographics
From: Respite: carers’ experiences and perceptions of respite at home
n = 12 | n (%) |
|---|---|
Gender | |
Female | 9(75.0%) |
Male | 3(25%) |
Relationship to cared for | |
Spouse | 5(41.7%) |
Adult child | 3(25.0%) |
Parent | 1(8.3%) |
Other (grandchild, sibling and friend) | 3(25.0%) |
Age in categories (years) | |
41-50 | 3(25%) |
61-70 | 2(16.7%) |
71-80 | 6(50.0%) |
81-90 | 1(8.3%) |
Ethnic group | |
White British | 9(75.0%) |
Black British | 2(16.7%) |
Other | 1(8.3%) |
Length caring (years) | |
1-2 | 3(25.0%) |
2-3 | 1(8.3%) |
3-4 | 2(16.7%) |
4-5 | 1(8.3%) |
5-6 | 2(16.7%) |
> 6 | 3(25.0%) |