Table 1 Characteristics of the study sample (n=448)
Variable | n (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Age | Â | 69.5 (6.3) |
   60-64 years | 98 (21.9) |  |
   65-69 years | 164 (36.6) |  |
   70-74 years | 101 (22.5) |  |
   75 and older | 85 (19.0) |  |
Gender | Â | Â |
   Male | 226 (50.4) |  |
   Female | 222 (49.6) |  |
Marital status | Â | Â |
   Married | 319 (71.2) |  |
   Other status | 129 (28.8) |  |
Education | Â | Â |
   Illiterate or no formal education | 163 (36.4) |  |
   Primary school education and above | 285 (63.6) |  |
Annual household income | Â | 15627.0(16640.0) |
Lived with others | 363 (81.0) | Â |
Number of children | Â | 2.5(1.3) |
ADLs | Â | 98.1 (6.7) |
Cognitive function | Â | 9.1 (1.1) |
Number of chronic diseases | Â | 1.7 (1.7) |
Instrumental support | Â | 7.9(5.5) |
Emotional support | Â | 13.7(1.6) |
Financial support | Â | 3523.4(6052.5) |
Depressive symptoms | Â | 5.6 (5.4) |