Table 3. Multivariable logistic regression analyses of factors associated with recent exposure to fentanyl among people who inject drugs in Vancouver, Canada, June – October 2016 (n = 452).
| Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 (UDS results) | |||
| Age | |||
| (per year older) | 0.96 | (0.94 – 0.99) | 0.006 |
| UDS positive for: | |||
| Morphine/heroin | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 6.73 | (3.64 – 13.53) | <0.001 |
| Buprenorphine | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 4.25 | (1.77 – 10.13) | 0.006 |
| Cocaine | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 2.92 | (1.81 – 4.83) | <0.001 |
| Amphetamine/methamphetamine | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 3.26 | (2.01 – 5.42) | <0.001 |
| Cannabis | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 0.52 | (0.31 – 0.83) | 0.026 |
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| Model 2 (self-reported drug use in the past 6 months) | |||
| Age | |||
| (per year older) | 0.97 | (0.95 – 0.98) | 0.002 |
| Heroin use* | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 9.19 | (4.19 – 24.71) | <0.001 |
| Fentanyl pills or patches use*† | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 1.83 | (0.94 – 3.49) | 0.126 |
| Cannabis use* | |||
| (yes vs. no) | 0.46 | (0.30 – 0.70) | 0.002 |
UDS: urine drug screen.
Denotes behaviours and events in the previous six months.
Non-medical use.