Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of IDUs in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (N = 43)
| Variable | Tijuana (N = 20) | Ciudad Juarez (N = 23) |
|---|---|---|
| Median (range) | ||
| Age (yrs) | 30 (18−47) | 30 (23−50) |
| Time spent on the streets/day (hrs) | 10.5 | 12 |
| % | % | |
| Male | 50 | 65 |
| Presently employed | 30 | 39 |
| Nationality | ||
| Mexican | 90 | 96 |
| USA | 10 | 4 |
| Born in | ||
| Tijuana or Ciudad Juarez, respectively | 65 | 74 |
| Another Mexican city | 25 | 22 |
| USA1 | 10 | 4 |
| Married/civil union | 60 | 43 |
| In last 6 months, lived or slept in any of the following places | ||
| Own house/flat | 55 | 48 |
| The house/flat of parent/relative/partner or friend | 40 | 22 |
| Work place/rented room | 25 | 13 |
| Car, bus, truck or other vehicle | 45 | 35 |
| Abandoned building | 45 | 35 |
| Jail, prison or detention center | 60 | 48 |
| Drug treatment center | 45 | 22 |
| On the streets | 40 | 22 |
1
Two US nationals were interviewed in Tijuana; one had lived in Tijuana for 9 years and the other for 10 years. One US national was interviewed in Cd. Juarez and had lived in Cd. Juarez for 15 years