Table 2.
Comparison of detained and not detained participant characteristics in Azerbaijan (N=496)
| Characteristics | Valid N | Total. n (%) | Not detained n (%) | Detained n (%) | p* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 496 | 38.2 (8.9) | 38.3 (8.7) | 37.6 (9.1) | 0.404 |
| Male gender | 496 | 447 (90.1) | 319 (97.6) | 128 (75.7) | <0.001 |
| Mean prison sentences before this incarceration (SD) | 152 | 1.6 (0.7) | 1.5 (0.7) | 1.8 (0.7) | 0.005 |
| Mean lifetime years in prison (SD) | 496 | 4.6 (3.8) | 3.7 (0.2) | 3.8 (0.3) | 0.002 |
| Mean age of first incarceration (SD) | 487 | 30.1 (8.8) | 30.7 (8.8) | 28.8 (8.6) | 0.023 |
| Alcohol dependence in the year before this incarceration | 496 | 50 (10.2) | 29 (8.9) | 21 (12.7) | 0.209 |
| ASI drug use composite score (SD) | 482 | 0.06 (0.04) | 0.06 (0.04) | 0.07 (0.05) | 0.116 |
| Ever injected drugs | 496 | 157 (31.7) | 100 (30.6) | 57 (33.7) | 0.478 |
| Substance use in 30 days before this incarceration | 466 | 166 (35.6) | 105 (32.8) | 61 (41.8) | 0.076 |
| 30 or more injections | 131 | 24 (18.3) | 11 (12.6) | 13 (29.5) | 0.030 |
| Used more than one substance | 496 | 38 (7.7) | 16 (4.9) | 22 (13.0) | 0.002 |
| Sexual intercourse without condom in 30 days before incarceration | 495 | 176 (35.5) | 102 (31.3) | 74 (43.8) | 0.007 |
| Mean episodes (unprotected sex) | 176 | 16.7 (13.2) | 0.06 (0.04) | 0.07 (0.05) | 0.623 |
| Moderate to severe symptoms of depression | 491 | 126 (25.4) | 90 (27.7) | 36 (21.7) | 0.157 |
| Social support (SD) | 496 | 3.1 (1.2) | 2.9 (1.2) | 3.6 (0.9) | <0.001 |
| Anxiety disorder | 490 | 23 (4.7) | 17 (5.2) | 6 (3.6) | 0.504 |
*
Compares detained vs. not detained. Significance defined as p<0.05, and marked in bold.