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Demographic characteristics of respondents in 2000 and 2001
| Variable | 2000 | 2001 |
| Mean age yrs (range) | 24 (18–30) (n = 133) | 27 (18–41) (n = 98) |
| Russian native language % | 94 (n = 135) | 92 (n = 109) |
| Married % | 13 (n = 144) | 20 (n = 114) |
| Have children % | 22 (n = 144) | 30 (n = 116) |
| First time in prison % | 63 (n = 144) | 67 (n = 113) |
| Mean years already served (SD) | 1.2 (0.7) (n = 98) | 1.3 (0.6) (n = 56) |
| Imprisoned for drug-related offence % | 66 (n = 140) | 76 (n = 112) |
