Table 1 Sample characteristics

Qualifications (n=17)

Certificate in Aged Care/Nursing

14

Diploma of Nursing

 2

Bachelor of Nursing

 2

Women’s Health Education

 1

Role (n=19)

Registered Nurse

 2

Enrolled Nurse

 1

Assistant In Nursing/Personal Care Worker

16

Time employed at the facility (n=19)

<1 year

 3

1-3 years

 7

4-6 years

 3

7-9 years

 4

≥10 years

 2

Existing health issues (n=19)

Hypertension

 4

Arthritis

 5

Diabetes

 1

Skin disorder

 1

Depression

 4

Anxiety

 3

Current medications (n=19)

Blood pressure medication

 4

Antidepressants

 3

Pain relief medication

 5

Smoking status (n=18)

Non-smoker

12

Current smoker

 5

Previous smoker: quit in the last five years

 1