Table 3 Needs of informal caregivers in Saudi Arabia, 2015 (n = 271)
From: The experience of informal caregiving within Saudi society: expressed needs and expectations
Aspectsb | Meana | SD |
|---|---|---|
Needs on the system level | ||
The involvement of hospitals and public agencies in providing the necessary equipment for the person you are taking care of (to raise independence and support) | 4.47 | 0.802 |
Safe alternatives for the person you are taking care of provided by official agencies in case of being busy | 4.23 | 1.021 |
Training courses that enable you to deal with your care recipient in a better way | 4.06 | 1.015 |
Overall needs on the system level | 4.25 | 0.787 |
Needs on the social level | ||
Free time for participating in social activities | 4.30 | 0.912 |
A member of the family taking care of the person that you are taking care of in case of being busy | 4.11 | 0.996 |
One of your close friends that can take care of the person you are taking care of in case of being busy | 3.22 | 1.196 |
Overall needs on the social level | 3.87 | 0.758 |
Needs on the financial level | ||
Suitable income helps you cover the main needs of daily life for you and the person you are taking care of | 4.20 | 1.005 |
A servant undertakes your familial responsibilities that are difficult for you to handle, as you are busy with your care recipient | 4.11 | 1.138 |
Professional assistant “nurse” who is brought in as a nurse to help you take care of the person you are taking care of | 3.22 | 1.196 |
Non-professional assistant to help you in taking care of the person you are taking care of | 3.55 | 1.134 |
Overall needs on the financial level | 3.96 | 0.810 |
Overall needs of informal caregivers | 4.02 | 0.658 |