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Table 3 Questionnaire item responses regarding peer supporter experiences: shown as frequencies for the 24 parent supporters

From: Supporting parents following pregnancy loss: a cross-sectional study of telephone peer supporters

Item

Always or most of the time

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Training provided by Sands has enabled me to be confident in my role

18

6

0

Upon completion of training I clearly understood Sands policies and procedures

19

4

1

Sands values its Parent Supporters

23

1

0

I have a clear understanding of what Sands expects of Parent Supporters

21

2

1

Sands has realistic expectations of Parent Supporters

20

3

1

I have effective strategies to help me "unwind" following a distressing call

18

4

2

I am able to contact someone at Sands for personal support and debriefing after a call if needed

21

2

1

Sands provides opportunities to connect with other Parent Supporters to enhance my role

13

10

1

I feel I can make a difference to other parents who have experienced pregnancy or newborn loss

23

1

0

I feel my role has helped me grow as an individual

22

2

0

As a Parent Supporter, I gain support for my own experience of pregnancy or newborn lossa

17

2

4

Overall, I find being a Sands Parent Supporter very satisfying

23

1

0

  1. aNot answered by 1 respondent