Table 2.
SUMIC Syndemic frequencies among African-Americans (N=351)
| Syndemic Factor and Indicators | Total (N=351) | |
|---|---|---|
| Active substance use | ||
| Opiates in last 30 days | 52 | (14.8) |
| Marijuana in last 30 days | 56 | (16.0) |
| Heroin in last 30 days | 73 | (20.8) |
| Cocaine or crack in last 30 days | 117 | (33.3) |
| Hallucinogens in last 30 days | 3 | (0.9) |
| Prescription drugs in last 30 days | 17 | (4.8) |
| Most frequently co-occuring substances used | ||
| Heroin/cocaine in last 30 days | 63 | (17.9) |
| Marijuana/cocaine in last 30 days | 39 | (11.1) |
| Marijuana/heroin in last 30 days | 25 | (7.1) |
| Mental illness | ||
| Diagnosed with depression | 209 | (59.5) |
| Diagnosed with bipolar disorder | 116 | (33.1) |
| Diagnosed with anxiety or PTSD | 89 | (25.4) |
| Diagnosed with schizophrenia | 34 | (9.7) |
| Diagnosed with other psychiatric illness | 18 | (5.2) |
| Most frequently co-occuring mental illnesses | ||
| Diagnosed with depression/bipolar disorder | 109 | (31.1) |
| Diagnosed with depression/anxiety or PTSD | 81 | (23.1) |
| Familial conflict non-negotiation | ||
| Family rarely/never talks about problems | 105 | (29.9) |
| Family rarely/never problem solves together | 99 | (28.2) |
| Family rarely/never shows caring for each other | 29 | (8.3) |
| Most frequently co-occuring familial conflict non-resolution | ||
| Family rarely/never talk/problems solves together | 80 | (22.8) |