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Table 1 Characteristics of Participants (N = 36)

From: Using peer workers with lived experience to support the treatment of borderline personality disorder: a qualitative study of consumer, carer and clinician perspectives

Type of Participant

Characteristics

n (%)

Consumer (n = 5)

Female

5 (100)

Consumer peer worker (n = 7)

Female

7 (100)

Carer (n = 6)

Female

4 (66.7)

Relationship to consumer

 Parent

3 (50)

 Spouse/Partner

3 (50)

Carer peer worker (n = 6)

Female

6 (100)

Relationship to consumer

 Parent

5 (83.3)

 Spouse/Partner

1 (16.7)

Mental Health Professional (n = 12)

Female

7 (58.3)

Occupation

 Nurse

3 (25)

 Occupational Therapist

1 (8.3)

 Psychiatrist

1 (8.3)

 Psychologist

5 (41.7)

 Social Worker

2 (16.7)