Table 1. Characteristics of participants in focus groups of 50 asylum seekers and refugees
ASR characteristics n (%)
SexFemale 24 (48%)Male 26 (52%)
Age range, years21–68
Length of stay in Wales, range3 days–6 years
Length of stay in UK, range1 month–14 years
Countries of origin
 Albania Afghanistan Angola Bangladesh Ethiopia Iran Iraq Libya Malaysia Pakistan Syria Vietnam Zimbabwe2 (4%)5 (10%)2 (4%)1 (2%)4 (8%)2 (4%)1 (2%)1 (2%)2 (4%)2 (4%)26 (52%)1 (2%)1 (2%)
Spoke English22 (44%)

  • ASR = asylum seeker and refugee.