Sample size (total/those who became caregivers) | Among those who did not become caregivers (%) | Among those who became caregivers (%) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Social class | 5419/304 | Administrative | 2090 (41) | 123 (40) |
Professional/executive | 2302 (45) | 142 (47) | ||
Clerical/support | 723 (14) | 39 (13) | ||
High job demands* | 5419/304 | 2519 (49) | 171 (56) | |
Low decision latitude* | 5419/304 | 2595 (51) | 164 (54) | |
Low social support* | 5419/304 | 2220 (43) | 150 (49) | |
Increased frequency of alcohol consumption | 5031†/282 | 1165 (25) | 71 (25) | |
Started to drink above recommended limits | 4121‡/237 | 577 (15) | 32 (14) | |
Quit smoking | 626§/35 | 160 (27) | 11 (31) | |
Reduced exercise below recommended amount | 2697¶/140 | 805 (31) | 48 (34) |
*Based on sample median as a cut-off.
†388 participants were missing information on frequency of alcohol consumption.
‡Drank within recommended limits at baseline.
§Smoked at baseline.
¶Exercised the recommended amount at baseline.