| Characteristics | n (%) | |
| Sample size |
| 18 |
| Sex | Female | 14 (77.8%) |
| Male | 4 (22.2%) | |
| Age (years) | Mean (range) | 45.6 (36 - 64) |
| Work experience (years) | Mean (range) | 10.7 (1 - 21) |
| Highest education level completed | Secondary and post-secondary diploma | 7 (38.9%) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 11 (61.1%) | |
| Profession | Nurse | 12 (66.7%) |
| Social worker/psychologist | 5 (27.8%) | |
| Doctor | 1 (5.6%) | |
| Location | Urban | 12 (66.7%) |
| Suburban and Rural | 6 (33.3%) | |
| Religious beliefs | Yes | 18 (100%) |