Table 2.
Summary of the Study 2’s sample characteristics.
| Variable | yAPD n = 150 (49.2%) | nAPD n = 155 (51.8%) | Total n = 305 | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||||
| Age | 41.4 ± 8.41 | 43.9 ± 11.4 | 43 ± 10.3 | U = 10,494, n.s. | |
| Gender | Male | 69 (46%) | 74 (47.7%) | 143 (46.9%) | X2=0.433, n.s. |
| Female | 80 (53.3%) | 79 (50.9%) | 159 (52.1%) | ||
| Othera | 1 (0.6%) | 2 (1.2%) | 3 (0.9%) | ||
| Education | Primary school or lessb | 1 (0.6%) | 1 (0.3%) | X2=11.7, n.s. | |
| High School or equivalent | 69 (46%) | 62 (40%) | 131 (42.9%) | ||
| B.A | 40 (26.6%) | 51 (32.9%) | 91 (29.8%) | ||
| Master’s Degree and above | 39 (26%) | 39 (25.1%) | 78 (25.5%) | ||
| Family status | Single | 45 (30%) | 36 (23.2%) | 171 (56%) | X2=23.4, n.s. |
| Married | 81 (54%) | 90 (58%) | 40 (13.1%) | ||
| Divorced | 16 (10.6%) | 24 (15.4%) | 81 (26.5%) | ||
| Other | 8 (5.3%) | 5 (3.2%) | 13 (0. 4%) | ||
| Income | Below average | 54 (36%) | 56 (36.1%) | 110 (36%) | X2=34.2, n.s. |
| Average | 37 (24.6%) | 32 (20.6%) | 69 (22.6%) | ||
| Above average | 50 (33.3%) | 57 (36.7%) | 107 (35%) | ||
| Ayahuasca parameters | |||||
| Local/neo-shamanic | 55 (36.6%) | 50 (32.2%) | 105 (34.4%) | X2=4.29, n.s. | |
| Setting | Religious, indigenous, or other | 95 (63.3%) | 105 (67.7) | 200 (65.6%) | |
| Lifetime intake | 1–10 | 56 (37.3%) | 94 (60.6%) | 150 (49.2%) | U = 8,539, p < 0.01 |
| 11–20 | 22 (14.6%) | 22 (14.1%) | 44 (14.4%) | ||
| 21–50 | 29 (19.3%) | 16 (10.3%) | 44 (14.4%) | ||
| 51–100 | 20 (13.3%) | 13 (8.3%) | 33 (10.8%) | ||
| 100+ | 23 (15.3%) | 11 (7%) | 34 (11.1%) | ||
| Last intake | Last month or less | 48 (23%) | 20 (12.9%) | 68 (22.3%) | U = 9,280, p < 0.01 |
| Past 1–3 months | 25 (16.6%) | 34 (21.9%) | 59 (19.3%) | ||
| Past 3–6 months | 21 (14%) | 23 (14.8) | 44 (14.4%) | ||
| Past 6 months to 1 year | 18 (12%) | 27 (17.4%) | 45 (14.8%) | ||
| Past 1 year to 3 years | 21 (26%) | 27 (17.4%) | 48 (15.7%) | ||
| More than 3 years ago | 17 (11.3%) | 14 (0.9%) | 41 (13.5%) | ||
| Age of first intake | 33.8 ± 8.7 | 37.1 ± 11 | 35.5 ± 10 | U = 9,530, p < 0.05 | |
The table presents data on demographic characteristics and ayahuasca use parameters for both the yAPD and nAPD groups. Bold markings indicate statistically significant findings. aOnly male and female participants were compared, as other gender identities were not included in the statistical analysis due to insufficient sample sizes for meaningful comparison. Likewise, bThe category “Primary school or less” was not included in the statistical analysis. *Percentages reported do not always add up to 100% as some participants did not answer certain questions.