Table 1.
Results of semi-structured questionnaires from facilitator training
| Question (1 = disagree, 9 = yes definitely) | n | mean |
|---|---|---|
| Overall I found attending the facilitator training a positive experience |
8 |
8.1 |
| Overall I found meeting people with bipolar disorder during the training a positive experience |
8 |
7.8 |
| Overall I found meeting health professionals at the training a positive experience |
8 |
7.1 |
| By attending the facilitator training I learnt more about bipolar disorder |
8 |
7.8 |
| By attending the facilitator training I learnt more about ways of managing bipolar disorder |
8 |
8 |
| The way I work with people with bipolar disorder has improved as a result of doing the training |
8 |
6.8 |
| My mental health has improved as a result of the training |
8 |
4.2 |
| My mental health has worsened as a result of the training |
8 |
1.7 |
| I was satisfied with the room and the facilities where the training occurred |
8 |
5.6 |
| I made useful contacts through attending the training |
8 |
6.4 |
| After the training I felt I was ready to become a facilitator |
7 |
5.8 |
| After the training I decided I would like to become a facilitator at some time in the future | 7 | 6.1 |