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Table 3 Reasons given for not using the peer support service among intervention school respondents

From: A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a support and training intervention to improve the mental health of secondary school teachers and students – the WISE (Wellbeing in Secondary Education) study

Reason

Responsesa N (%)

Did not need to

96 (32.1)

Prefer to talk to other colleagues/work friends

59 (19.7)

Lack of knowledge about it

56 (18.7)

Wouldn’t approach those particular people

16 (5.4)

Concerns about confidentiality

14 (4.7)

Didn’t think it would help/they are not professionals

13 (4.3)

Not enough time at work/chosen supporter not available

12 (4.0)

Access support outside of school

10 (3.3)

Reluctant to discuss issues at work, concerns about being judged

8 (2.7)

Felt uncomfortable approaching them

5 (1.7)

Other

10 (3.3)

TOTAL REASONS GIVEN

299

  1. aWhere individuals gave more than one reason, all reasons were counted separately