Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of participants
| Focus groups | Interviews | |
|---|---|---|
| Total number | 55 | 7 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 14 | 2 |
| Female | 41 | 5 |
| Age (years) | ||
| 18–24 | 6 | 0 |
| 25–34 | 18 | 4 |
| 35–44 | 11 | 2 |
| 45–55 | 14 | 1 |
| Over 55 | 6 | 0 |
| First language | ||
| English | 49 | 6 |
| Other | 6 | 1 |
| Position | ||
| Dietitian | 5 | 3 |
| Psychologist | 4 | 2 |
| Endocrinologist | 1 | 1 |
| Exercise physiologist | – | 1 |
| Personal trainer | 6 | – |
| General practitioner | 3 | – |
| Project coordinator | 3 | – |
| Social worker | 1 | – |
| Nurse | 2 | – |
| Teacher | 6 | – |
| Public health professional | 3 | – |
| Psychology academic | 4 | – |
| Butterfly Foundation/NEDC | 7 | – |
| Obesity Support Council | 10 | – |