Table 1.

Topics for interviews and the focus group guide

Topic	Open-ended questions related to
Expectations	• hearing about the course and from whom
	• expectations people had before the course
Course content and process	• what participants liked/disliked
	• whether they had learned something new
	• topics they have missed or were affected by
	• structure and procedures of the program
	• group experience and social connectivity
	• expectations and experiences
	• appraisal of leaders and workshop delivery
After the course	• changes in everyday life, with specific examples
	• positive, challenging and/or unexpected changes
	• responses of significant others
	• subjective indicators of successful outcomes
	• contemplations about becoming a peer leader
Reference book	• experiences and expectations related to the material
	• its usability and layout
	• room for improvement