Table 5 Make-up of focus groups
Focus Group | Age group (years) | Gender | No. of participants | Average years working as community nurses (range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Focus group 1 | 18 – 55 | Female only | 9 | 7.7 (0.5 – 21) |
Focus group 2 | 35 – 55 | Female only | 3a | 3.0 (0.5 – 7) |
Focus group 3 | 18 – 65 | Mixedb | 7 | 5.9 (0.5 -20) |
Focus group 4 | 18 – 65 | Female only | 12 | 9.8 (1–20) |