Table 2 |
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| Characteristics of participants | ||
| Characteristic | Individual interviews | Focus groups |
| (N?=?25) | (N?=?9) | |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 18 (72%) | 6 (67%) |
| Age band | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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* | ||
| Yes | 14 (56%) | Not recorded |
| Participation | ||
| Previously interviewed | Not applicable | 5 (55%) |
| New to study | Not applicable | 4 (44%) |
*Participants were considered to have a long term condition if, on questioning, they reported any health problem that lasts a year or longer, impacts on a person’s life, and may require ongoing care and support.
Easton et al.
Easton et al. BMC Health Services Research 2013 13:319 doi:10.1186/1472-6963-13-319
