Table 1 Characteristics of interview participants (N = 32)

Sex

   Male

8

   Female

24

Professional background

   Nurse/counsellor

16

   Full time counsellor

4

   Community relay agent/counsellor

5

   Social worker/counsellor

5

   Legal professionals

2

Counsellor training*

   <1 week initial training + refresher courses

15

   1-2 weeks initial training + refresher courses

10

   1-2 months initial training + refresher courses

4

   >2 months initial training + refresher courses

1

Working experience*

   0-2 years

4

   2 - 5years

16

   >5 - 10 years

10