Table 1 Individual characteristics (Quantitative Variables) of family caregivers of hemodialysis patients
Quantitative Variables | Experimental group (mean ± SD) | Control group (mean ± SD) | Test results | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caregiver’s age (years) | 48.15 ± 13.06 | 49.67 ± 12.67 | Mann–Whitney U Test Z =− 0.54 | 0.59 |
Patient’s age (years) | 56.58 ± 5.52 | 58.58 ± 4.61 | Independent Samples t –Test t =− 1.37 | 0.17 |
Number of children | 2.03 ± 0.99 | 2.06 ± .085 | Mann – Whitney U Test Z = − 0.34 | 0.87 |
History of hemodialysis (years) | 4.15 ± 1.81 | 4.38 ± 1.55 | Independent Samples t –Test t = − 0.54 | 0.58 |