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Table 2 Characteristics of First Nations Australian participants (n = 21)

From: First Nations Australians’ experiences of current alcohol policy in Central Australia: evidence of self-determination?

 

Number

Sex

 Female

12

 Male

9

Age group

 18–30

3

 31–50

7

 51+

11

Type of interview

 One-on-one

11

 Group (2–4 participants) (n = 4)

10

Relevant prior experience a

 Lives in a prescribed area (themselves or close family)b

8

 Elders/ community leaders

4

 Advocacy or support of community-led alcohol measures

5

 Leadership in an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation (past or current)

9

 Staff member in an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation (current)

13

 Experience in delivering health service provision in the NT

9

 Government employee (past or current)

3

Drinking status

 Current drinker

15

 Non-current drinker c

6

  1. a Some participants had a range of prior experiences that were relevant to the study
  2. b Mentioned living, or having close family living within prescribed areas
  3. c May include participants who have never consumed alcohol