Table 1.
Comparison of detained and not detained participant characteristics in Kyrgyzstan (N=355)
| Characteristics | Valid N | Total n (%) | Not detained n (%) | Detained n (%) | p* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 352 | 37.6 (11.3) | 37.3 (11.2) | 38.0 (11.4) | 0.561 |
| Male gender | 353 | 273 (77.3) | 107 (68.6) | 166 (84.3) | 0.001 |
| Mean prison sentences before this incarceration (SD) | 220 | 3.5 (2.2) | 1.69 (2.2) | 2.53 (2.6) | 0.001 |
| Mean lifetime years in prison (SD) | 353 | 8.2 (6.9) | 6.5 (5.5) | 9.6 (7.5) | <0.001 |
| Mean age of first incarceration (SD) | 353 | 26.2 (11.2) | 29.0 (9.9) | 24.0 (12.1) | <0.001 |
| Alcohol dependence in the year before this incarceration | 352 | 150 (42.6) | 58 (37.2) | 92 (46.9) | 0.082 |
| ASI drug use composite score (SD) | 350 | 0.08 (0.09) | 0.07 (0.01) | 0.08 (0.09) | 0.177 |
| Injected during current incarceration | 353 | 69 (19.3) | 21 (13.5) | 47 (23.9) | 0.015 |
| Sexual intercourse without condom in 30 days before incarceration | 352 | 175 (49.7) | 72 (46.2) | 103 (52.6) | 0.139 |
| Mean episodes (unprotected sex) | 175 | 4.2 (7.7) | 3.0 (6.5) | 5.1 (8.4) | 0.013 |
| Moderate to severe symptoms of depression | 353 | 118 (33.4) | 58 (37.2) | 60 (30.5) | 0.212 |
| Social support | 355 | 2.8 (1.0) | 2.8 (0.9) | 2.8 (1.0) | 0.654 |
| Anxiety disorder | 353 | 22 (6.2) | 9 (5.8) | 13 (6.6) | 0.827 |
*
Compares detained vs. not detained. Significance defined as p < 0.05, and marked in bold.