Table 1.
Characteristics of participants interviewed/observed
| Characteristic | Lay educators (N) | Attendees (N) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 2 | 11 |
| Female | 4 | 9 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White British | 1 | 7 |
| White Other | - | 1 |
| Asian- Indian | - | 5 |
| Asian- Pakistani | 2 | 1 |
| Asian- Bangladeshi | 1 | 2 |
| Black Caribbean | 1 | 4 |
| Mixed Race- White British and Black Caribbean | 1 | - |
| Age | ||
| Up to 29 years | 4 | - |
| 30-39 years | 2 | - |
| 40-49 years | - | 4 |
| 50-59 years | - | 3 |
| 60-69 years | - | 10 |
| 70 or older | - | 3 |
| Language | ||
| Bi-lingual | 3 | 17 |
| Non-Bi-lingual | 3 | 3 |
| Years since diagnosis | ||
| Less than 5 years | - | 7 |
| 5-10 years | - | 4 |
| 10 years or more | - | 9 |