Table 3 Support received and needed by caregivers
From: Quality of life among caregivers of sickle cell disease patients: a cross sectional study
Variables | Mean ± SD | (min-max) |
|---|---|---|
Level of psychological support receiveda | ||
From partner (husband or wife) | 1.9 ± 1.2 | (0–3) |
From other relative | 1.6 ± 1.3 | (0–3) |
From friend | 0.9 ± 1.3 | (0–3) |
From neighbor | 0.8 ± 1.3 | (0–3) |
From family doctor | 0.3 ± 0.8 | (0–3) |
From social service | 0.1 ± 0.4 | (0–3) |
Frequency | Percentage (%) | |
Most supportive persons | ||
Partner (husband/wife) | 46 | 73.0 |
Children | 24 | 38.1 |
Grandparents | 16 | 25.4 |
Sibling | 17 | 27.0 |
Other family member | 7 | 11.1 |
Friend | 11 | 17.5 |
Difficult experience | 41 | 65.1 |
Support needed | 22 | 34.9 |
Financial support received | 13 | 20.6 |
Friend | 9 | 69.2 |
Charity | 2 | 15.4 |
Other | 2 | 15.4 |