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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of family members of critically ill patients (N = 110)

From: Perceived needs and level of satisfaction with care by family members of critically ill patients at Muhimbili National hospital intensive care units, Tanzania

Variables

Number (n)

Percent (%)

Gender

 Male

51

46.4

 Female

59

53.6

Age

 18–27

21

19.1

 28–37

39

35.5

 38–47

27

24.5

 48–57

16

14.5

 58–67

6

5.5

 68–77

1

0.9

Level of Education

 Primary or below

66

60

 Secondary

30

27

 College not degree

10

9.1

 Degree

4

3.6

Relationship

 Parent

12

10.9

 Brother/Sister

51

46.4

 Spouse

9

8.2

 Child

10

9.1

 Others

28

25.4