Table 2 Demographics of focus group participants
From: Non-spouse companions accompanying older adults to medical visits: a qualitative analysis
Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|
Female | 37 (92.5) |
Age mean | 50.1 |
Hispanic n (%) | 1 (0.03) |
Income under $50,000 | 9 (22.5) |
Currently in a relationship | 20 (50.0) |
Currently employed | 15 (37.5) |
High school education or less | 12 (30.0) |
ADLs/IADLs for which assistance is provided, Number mean | 5.4 |
Provides assistance with dressing | 20 (50.0) |
Provides assistance with bathing | 20 (50.0) |
Provides assistance with toileting | 15 (37.5) |
Provides assistance with mobility | 19 (47.5) |
Provides assistance with feeding | 15 (37.5) |
Provides assistance with bed transfers | 14 (35.0) |
Provides assistance with grooming | 17 (42.5) |
Provides assistance with meal preparation | 25 (62.5) |
Provides assistance with housework | 21 (52.5) |
Provides assistance with finances | 12 (30.0) |