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Table 3 Participant Overview

From: Canada's Compassionate Care Benefit: Is it an adequate public health response to addressing the issue of caregiver burden in end-of-life care?

Age of Participant

Absolute Number (n = 57)

% (n = 57)

Under 44

19

33

45-54

21

37

55-64

15

26

Over 65

2

4

Sex of Participant

  

Female

51

89

Male

6

11

Relationship to Care Recipient

  

Spouse

37

26

Parent

14

5

Child

3

65

Sibling

2

2

Aunt/Uncle

1

2

Length of Caregiving Period

  

Less than 6 months

13

23

7 months to 1 year

11

19

1 to 2 years

7

12

2 to 3 years

7

12

More than 3 years

19

33

Employment Status at Time of Interview

  

Full-time

40

70

Less than full-time

8

14

Retired

5

9

Other

4

7