As the participants were students currently studying in the program in which the study
investigators teach, the use of a research assistant external to that program was essential in
ensuring students were able to participate or not without being concerned about implications
of either choice. The research assistant managed all aspects of participant recruitment,
consent, and participation. Investigators were blind to which students agreed to participate
in the study. All participants completed a written consent form after reviewing participant
information, and were provided with transcripts of the focus groups to review prior to the
data analysis commencing.