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Table 1 Demographic and Professional Characteristics of the participants

From: Loneliness in early psychosis: a qualitative study exploring the views of mental health practitioners in early intervention services

Characteristic

Participants (N = 20)

Gender – N (%)

 Male

8 (40)

 Female

12 (60)

Age group – N (%)

 18–24

2 (10)

 25–35

6 (30)

 35–44

7 (35)

 45–54

3 (15)

 55–65+

2 (10)

Ethnicity – N (%)

 White British

11 (55)

 White other

4 (20)

 Black African

2 (10)

 Black Caribbean

1 (5)

 Asian Indian

1 (5)

 Other

1 (5)

Occupation – N (%)

 Consultant Psychiatrist

2 (10)

 Other Psychiatrist

3 (15)

 Clinical Psychologist

2 (10)

 Mental Health Nurse

5 (25)

 Social Worker

2 (10)

 Occupational Therapist

2 (10)

 Non-qualified staff

3 (15)

 Other (CBT Therapist)

1 (5)

Years worked in Mental Health Services - Mean (SD)

12.33 (10.34)

Years worked at current EIS - Mean (SD)

2.58 (2.61)

Form of Employment - N (%)

 Full-time

17 (85)

 Part-time

3 (15)