Table 2 Characteristics of participants
Characteristic | Individual interviews | Focus groups |
|---|---|---|
(N?=?25) | (N?=?9) | |
Gender | Â | Â |
Female | 18 (72%) | 6 (67%) |
Age band | Â | Â |
Teens | 4 (16%) | 1 (11%) |
20s | 6 (24%) | 1 (11%) |
30s | 3 (12%) | 1 (11%) |
40s | 5 (20%) | 3 (33% |
50s | 7 (28%) | 3 (33%) |
Employment | Â | Â |
In paid employment | 8 (32% | Not recorded |
Not in paid employment | 14 (56%) | Not recorded |
Training for employment | 3 (12%) | Not recorded |
Long term condition* | Â | Â |
Yes | 14 (56%) | Not recorded |
Participation | Â | Â |
Previously interviewed | Not applicable | 5 (55%) |
New to study | Not applicable | 4 (44%) |