Mechanisms Activated in the Interaction between Peer Supporters and Peers: How do the Peer Supporters Perceive and Perform Their Role in an Intervention Targeted Socially Vulnerable People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Realist-Informed Evaluation

Table 2

Sociodemographic characteristics of peer supporters and peers.

	Peer supporters	Peers
N	10	9
Sex
Male	6	7
Female	4	2
Age
Below 50	0	1
50–65	4	6
Above 65	6	2
Country of birth
Denmark	9	7
Other western countries	0	1
Nonwestern countries	1	1
Source of income
Social security	3	4
State pension	5	2
Disability pension	0	3
Employed	2	0
Education
Primary	3	4
Secondary	6	4
Higher	1	1
Experience as a support person
Yes	4	—
No	6	—

Experience with peer support; working within healthcare services; and/or with vulnerable groups.