Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of focus group for service providers
Participants Characteristics | Frequency (n = 7) | Percentage % |
|---|---|---|
Ethno-Racial Identity | ||
African/Caribbean/Black | 3 | 42.9 |
White/Caucasian | 4 | 57.1 |
Country of Birth | ||
Canada | 5 | 71.4 |
Africa/Caribbean | 2 | 28.6 |
Gender | ||
Male | 5 | 71.4 |
Female | 2 | 28.8 |
Age (years) | ||
30–39 | 1 | 14.3 |
0–49 | 3 | 42.9 |
50+ | 3 | 42.9 |
Professional Background | ||
Medicine/Nursing/Public Health | 2 | 28.6 |
Social Work/Community Services/Chaplaincy | 4 | 57.1 |
Other | 1 | 14.3 |
Nature of Agency | ||
AIDS Service Organization | 3 | 42.9 |
Community Health Organization | 1 | 14.3 |
Settlement and newcomer services | 1 | 14.3 |
Health Clinic/Hospital/Public Health Agency | 1 | 14.3 |
Other | 1 | 14.3 |
Type of Service | ||
Medical/Dental care | ||
Mental Health Services/Counselling | 1 | 14.3 |
HIV/AIDS & Sexual Health Support | 4 | 57.1 |
Other | 2 | 28.6 |
Years at Agency | ||
< 10 years | 1 | 14.3 |
≥ 10 years | 6 | 85.7 |
Religion | ||
Christian | 6 | 85.7 |
Other/no religion | 1 | 14.3 |