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Table 1 Characteristics of the sample with valid data on carer status

From: Psychological distress among carers and the moderating effects of social support

Variable

Mean (SD) /Percent

N

Age in years (SD)

62.73 (11.18)

267,041

Female (%)

53.60%

143,147

Partnered (%)

74.69%

199,450

Health Status

 Poor

2.12%

5663

 Fair

11.58%

30,926

 Good

32.59%

87,017

 Very Good

35.61%

95,090

 Excellent

14.57%

38,915

Income

 Less than $5000

1.57%

4185

 $5000 - $9999

4.03%

10,749

 $10,000 - $19,999

14.09%

37,614

 $20,000 - $29,999

9.58%

25,581

 $30,000 - $39,999

7.91%

21,111

 $40,000 - $49,999

7.22%

19,270

 $50,000 - $69,999

10.43%

27,864

 $70,000 or more

23.52%

62,807

Perceived Social Support (%)

89.56%

239,168

Carer Status

 Full-time Carer Status (%)

4.23%

11,283

 Part-time Carer Status (%)

7.13%

19,048

K10 scores

 Low/no psychological distress (10–15)

65.68%

175,383

 Moderate psychological distress (16–21)

13.34%

35,617

 High psychological distress (22–29)

4.43%

11,840

 Very high psychological distress (30–50)

1.75%

4663

  1. Notes. Partnered, binary variable created to indicate being in a relationship; K10, Kessler-10 Psychological Distress Scale