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Table 1 Demographics

From: Effects of the Mental Health First Aid for the suicidal person course on beliefs about suicide, stigmatising attitudes, confidence to help, and intended and actual helping actions: an evaluation

Age—M (SD)

40.9 (13.1)

Education—N (%)

Gender—N (%)

 Year 9 or lower

3 (1.1%)

 Male

74 (26.3%)

 Completed year 10

14 (5.0%)

 Female

204 (73.6%)

 Completed year 12

22 (7.9%)

 Other

0 (0%)

 Trade certificate/apprenticeship

10 (3.6%)

Previous mental health training—N (%)

 Other certificate

48 (17.2%)

 Had previous training

168 (59.2%)

 Associate or undergrad diploma

58 (20.8%)

  Included suicide training

141 (83.9%)

 Bachelor’s degree or higher

121 (3.4%)

  MHFA course

104 (61.9%)

 Other

3 (1.4%)