Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the caregivers (n = 933)
Variables | Total (%) |
|---|---|
Age range (years) | |
18 – 25 | 74 (8.1) |
26 – 34 | 168 (18.3) |
35 – 44 | 228 (24.9) |
45 – 54 | 224 (24.4) |
55 and above | 223 (24.3) |
Gender | |
Male | 83 (9.1) |
Female | 833 (90.8) |
Non-Binary | 1 (0.1) |
Type of shift duty | |
Day | 293 (32.0) |
Evening | 49 (5.3) |
Night | 29 (3.2) |
Rotational (Day, Evening, and Night) | 546 (59.5) |
Hours worked per week | |
< 20 | 62 (6.8) |
20 – 40 | 615 (67.3) |
41 – 60 | 205 (22.4) |
> 60 | 32 (3.5) |
Nature of appointment | |
Full-time | 328 (35.2) |
Part-time | 494 (53.1) |
Casual | 109 (11.7) |
Years of Experience | |
0 – 2 | 129 (14.1) |
2 – 5 | 201 (22.0) |
5– 10 | 218 (23.9) |
10 – 20 | 218 (23.9) |
> 20 | 148 (16.1) |
Education | |
Less than High School Diploma | 27 (3.0) |
High School Diploma | 161 (17.6) |
College Diploma | 421 (46.1) |
Bachelor/Graduate Degree | 252 (27.6) |
Others | 52 (5.7) |
Designation | |
Registered Nurse | 121 (13.2) |
Licensed Practical Nurse | 114 (12.4) |
Health Care Aide | 534 (58.1) |
Allied Health Worker | 150 (16.3) |