Table 3 Summary of mediation effects on caregiver quality of life
Variables | Indirect effect | Direct effect | CSI as a mediator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
β coefficient (SE) | 95% CI for Bootstrap [Lower, Upper] | β coefficient (SE) | 95% CI for Bootstrap [Lower, Upper] | ||
Caregiver education < elementary | -8.88 (4.26) | [-2.52, -19.63]b | -21.46(9.65) | [-40.56, -2.35]b | Yes |
Caregiver self-rated health_poor | -16.47 (9.12) | [-39.74, -2.72]b | -57.36 (20.09) | [-98.74, -15.97]b | Yes |
Caregiver self-rated health_fair | -7.85 (3.33) | [-16.08, -2.66]b | -22.88 (8.58) | [-39.87, -5.89]b | Yes |
Major payer of medical fees_ spouse | -0.87 (5.08) | [-12.60, 8.12] | -34.06 (14.73) | [-63.24, -4.89]b | No |
Monthly family income < $ 20,000 NTDa | 4.25 (5.79) | [-5.70, 17.62] | -52.67 (14.43) | [-81.25, -24.10]b | No |
Monthly family income_$ 20,000-60,000 NTDa | 4.54 (3.22) | [-0.45, 12.54] | -25.25 (8.53) | [-42.14, -8.37]b | No |