Table 2 Characteristics of the people with mental illness
From: Assessment of the burden on caregivers of patients with mental disorders in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Characteristics | No. | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 230 | 62.7 |
Female | 137 | 37.3 |
Age groups | ||
≤ 20 years | 31 | 8.4 |
21–30 years | 158 | 43.1 |
31–40 years | 100 | 27.2 |
41+ years | 78 | 21.3 |
Range | 17–90 years | |
Mean (SD) | 33.8 (13.7) years | |
Relationship with the caregivers | ||
Parents | 74 | 20.2 |
Sons/daughters | 56 | 15.3 |
Siblings | 150 | 40.9 |
Other relatives | 20 | 5.4 |
Husband/wife | 30 | 8.2 |
Friend | 29 | 7.8 |
Neighbor | 8 | 2.2 |
Type of support | ||
No support | 62 | 16.9 |
Support from GP or family physician | 16 | 4.4 |
Support from social specialist | 30 | 8.2 |
Support from psychiatrist | 87 | 23.7 |
Support from outpatient clinics in psychiatric hospital | 187 | 51.0 |
Support as being a registered patient in psychiatric hospital | 178 | 48.5 |