Table 3.
Characteristics of experiences of violence among people who use illicit drugs in Vancouver, Canada (N = 2197)a
| Characteristic | Number of violent incidents (%b) |
|---|---|
| Perpetrator of attack | |
| Stranger | 1020 (46.4) |
| Partner | 146 (6.6) |
| Police | 303 (13.8) |
| Dealer | 181 (8.2) |
| Sex worker | 12 (0.6) |
| Sex partner | 27 (1.2) |
| Friend | 110 (5.0) |
| Acquaintance or other | 587 (26.7) |
| Type of attack | |
| Beating | 1555 (70.8) |
| Attacked with weapons | 475 (21.6) |
| Strangled | 50 (2.3) |
| Attacked with a gun | 24 (1.1) |
| Robbery | 267 (12.2) |
| Sexual assault/rape | 402 (18.3) |
| Other | 261 (11.9) |
a
Total number of reports of violence over follow-up period
b
Total percentage exceeds 100 as participants were able to select multiple response options