Table 3.
Overdose rescue attempts reported by bystanders trained in the overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution program in 19 Massachusetts communities*, 2006-09
| Variables | % (No/No in group) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All enrollees (n=327) | Users† (n=286) | Non-users (n=41) | |
| Status of person who overdosed: | |||
| Friend | 69 (216/313) | 72 (200/276) | 43 (16/37) |
| Partner or family | 16 (49/313) | 12 (34/276) | 41 (15/37) |
| Stranger | 10 (32/313) | 9 (26/276) | 16 (6/37) |
| Self | 5 (16/313) | 6 (16/276) | 0 (0/37) |
| Overdose setting: | |||
| Private | 78 (249/317) | 80 (221/277) | 70 (28/40) |
| Public | 22 (68/317) | 20 (56/277) | 30 (12/40) |
| No of doses used: | |||
| 1 | 48 (149/312) | 48 (129/272) | 50 (20/40) |
| 2 | 48 (150/312) | 48 (130/272) | 50 (20/40) |
| ≥3 | 4 (13/312) | 5 (13/272) | 0 (0/40) |
| Naloxone successful | 98 (150/153) | 98 (130/133) | 100 (20/20) |
| 911 called or emergency personnel present | 33 (106/326) | 26 (75/285) | 76 (31/41) |
| Rescue breathing performed | 38 (123/327) | 37 (105/286) | 44 (18/41) |
| Stayed with victim until alert and awake or help arrived | 89 (287/321) | 90 (253/280) | 83 (34/41) |
Denominators less than total number for each group are due to missing information.
*Geographically distinct cities and towns.
†Enrollees who self reported active substance use, currently engaged in treatment or in recovery at enrollment.