Table 2 Caregiving characteristics of student YACs (Total N = 74)

Caregiving status, N (%)

 Provides maximum care to the care recipient

12 (16.2)

 Occasionally provide care to the care recipient

62 (83.8)

ICGs provide care to a, N (%)

 Parent

25 (33.8)

 Grandparent

20 (27.0)

 Sibling

13 (17.6)

 Spouse/partner

5 (6.8)

 Friend

5 (6.8)

 Other

6 (8.1)

Illness of the care recipient, N (%)

 Mental Illness

26 (35.1)

 Chronic Illness

18 (24.3)

 Fragility

13 (17.6)

 Disability

6 (8.1)

 Substance abuse

1 (1.3)

 Co-morbidity

5 (6.8)

 Other

5 (6.8)

Living with the care recipient, N (%)

 Yes

25 (33.8)

 No

49 (66.2)

Anyone else providing care, N (%)

 Yes

63 (85.1)

 No

11 (14.9)

Duration of care (in years), N (%)

 < 1

6 (8.1)

 1–3

30 (40.5)

 4–6

13 (17.6)

 7–9

13 (17.6)

 > = 10

12 (16.2)

Caregiving responsibilities, N (%)

 Emotional support

62 (83.8)

 Household tasks

54 (73.0)

 Practical support

29 (39.2)

 Personal care

16 (21.6)

 Other

4 (5.4)

Care recipient diagnosed with COVID-19, N (%)

 Yes, admitted to the hospital

1 (1.4)

 Yes, not admitted to the hospital

6 (8.1)

 No, but might have had it

6 (8.1)

 No

61 (82.4)