Table 1.
Characteristics of study sample at baseline (n=902).
| Characteristic | Median | IQRa |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 39 | 33–45 |
| Yrs Injecting | 17 | 9–26 |
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| Female Gender | 266 | 29 |
| Aboriginal Ancestry | 180 | 20 |
| Homelessb | 167 | 19 |
| Sex Workb | 204 | 23 |
| Daily Cocaine Injectionb | 286 | 32 |
| Daily Heroin Injectionb | 448 | 50 |
| Daily Crack Smokingb | 439 | 49 |
| Regular SIF Useb | 335 | 37 |
| Current Methadone Treatment | 209 | 23 |
| Current Other Treatment (no MT) | 87 | 10 |
| Current Any Treatment | 281 | 31 |
| History of Any Treatment | 746 | 83 |
Note:
Inter Quartile Range;
Denotes activities or situations referring to previous 6 months.