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Table 1 Characteristics of HLCs and HPs in the two focus groups

From: Understanding beneficial self-management support and the meaning of user involvement in lifestyle interventions: a qualitative study from the perspective of healthcare professionals

 

Occupational background

Gender

Years of clinical experience (HLCs)

Rural /Urban

Population

Years of HLC establishment

Number of employees

Focus group 1 (FG-1)

Physiotherapists (2), psychiatric nurse (1) and public health nurse (1)

Female (3)

Male (1)

1–7

Urban (2) Rural (2)

8.500-

38.000

2–5

1–2

Focus group 2 (FG-2)

Physiotherapists (4), bachelor’s in public health (1) and nutritionist (1)

Female (6)

2–7

Urban (3) Rural (1)

12.000–19.500

2–7

1–4