3.6. Workshops
Of those who responded to the survey one, the majority
of participants stated that the purpose of the workshop
sessions were clear (99% agreed: n = 187); were well
organised (98% agreed: n = 189), and there were sufficient
discussion opportunities (97% agreed: n = 188).
Participants described the sessions as inspiring, providing
helpful reminders for eating healthily and physical
activity, and useful information and resources. Most participants
reported that the staff were well informed (97%
agreed: n = 192), easy to understand (99% agreed: n =
192) and kept the focus of the session on the objectives
(97% agreed: n = 189).
The monthly workshops were not attended by all participants
(n = 249), with attendance decreasing over the
six-month intervention. Attendance at workshop one was
82% (n = 202); workshop two was 71% (n = 175);
workshop three was 65% (n = 161); workshop four was
66% (n = 164); workshop five was 59% (n = 147) and
workshop six was 51% (n = 127).