Table 1 Description of the research participants
Variable | Informants (N = 32) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 10 | 31.3 |
Female | 22 | 68.7 |
Position | ||
Manager | 14 | 43.8 |
Staff | 18 | 56.2 |
Age group | ||
25–39 | 10 | 31.2 |
40–49 | 11 | 34.4 |
50–59 | 7 | 21.9 |
60–69 | 4 | 12.5 |
Level of education | ||
Vocational education training | 1 | 3.1 |
3 years higher professional education | 7 | 21.9 |
> 3 years higher professional education | 24 | 75.0 |
Work experience within mental health services | ||
1–5 years | 3 | 9.4 |
5–10 years | 7 | 21.9 |
> 10 years | 22 | 68.7 |
Work experience within present municipality | ||
< 1 year | 5 | 15.6 |
1–5 years | 8 | 25.0 |
5–10 years | 4 | 12.5 |
> 10 years | 15 | 46.9 |