Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of relatives of inpatients in intensive care unit
Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Gender of patient relatives | ||
Female | 60 | 60.0 |
Male | 40 | 40.0 |
Education level of the patient's relative | ||
Primary school | 8 | 8.0 |
Middle School | 26 | 26.0 |
High school | 38 | 38.0 |
University | 28 | 28.0 |
Patient's relative marital status | ||
Married | 78 | 78.0 |
Single | 22 | 22.0 |
Number of children of the patient's relative | ||
Has no children | 22 | 22.0 |
1–2 children | 38 | 38.0 |
3–4 children | 35 | 35.0 |
5 children and more | 5 | 5.0 |
Degree of relationship | ||
Daughter | 42 | 42.0 |
Son | 27 | 27.0 |
Husband/wife | 11 | 11.0 |
Sister/brother | 15 | 15.0 |
Mother | 2 | 2.0 |
Father | 1 | 1.0 |
Grandson | 2 | 2.0 |
Patient's relative’s history of previous ICU visit | ||
Yes | 49 | 49.0 |
No | 51 | 51.0 |
Patient’s relative’s history of previous psychiatric treatment | ||
Yes | 18 | 18.0 |
No | 82 | 82.0 |
Living in the same house with the patient | ||
Yes | 37 | 37.0 |
No | 63 | 63.0 |