Table 1 Topics for interviews and the focus group guide

Expectations

• hearing about the course and from whom

• expectations people had before the course

Course content and process

• what participants liked/disliked

• whether they had learned something new

• topics they have missed or were affected by

• structure and procedures of the program

• group experience and social connectivity

• expectations and experiences

• appraisal of leaders and workshop delivery

After the course

• changes in everyday life, with specific examples

• positive, challenging and/or unexpected changes

• responses of significant others

• subjective indicators of successful outcomes

• contemplations about becoming a peer leader

Reference book

• experiences and expectations related to the material

• its usability and layout

• room for improvement