Table 1 Characteristics of patients and caregivers
ALS patients (n = 40) | Caregivers (n = 40) | |
|---|---|---|
Sex (n,%) | ||
Female | 16 (40%) | 28 (70%) |
Male | 24 (60%) | 12 (30%) |
Age (Mean, SD) | 61,73 (11,5) | 55,64 (12,3) |
Educational level (n,%) | ||
Primary school | 15 (37,5%) | 13 (32,5%) |
High school | 19 (47,5%) | 17 (42,5%) |
University | 5 (12,5%) | 7 (17,5%) |
Post-graduate | 1 (2,5%) | 3 (7,5%) |
Mean length of illness (since symptom onset) | 15 months | |
ALSFRS (mean, SD) | 34,87 (7,78) | |
Caregiver type (n,%) | ||
Partner/spouse | 33 (82,5%) | |
Immediate family | 7 (17,5%) |