Table 1

Participant biographical details

HCP groupNo.SexTime from initial qualification (years)Length of time in current post
Midwives12Female*1–296 months–5 years
Neonatal nurses10Female*2–326 months–23 years
Neonatal nurse practitioners2Female*7–196 months–7 years
Obstetricians3Female9–221–6 years
Anaesthetists42 Female
2 Male		6–161–6 years
Paediatrician61 Female
5 male		2–332.5 months–18 years

  • *No males were employed in this role during the period of recruitment.

  • HCP, healthcare professional.