Table 1.
Demographics for survey participants
| Characteristic | Total N (%) | Currently in care, N (%) | Previously engaged, N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Total | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Age (years) | |||
| 25–34 | 3 (9) | 1 (6) | 2 (11) |
| 35–44 | 16 (46) | 9 (56) | 8 (42) |
| 45–54 | 11 (31) | 4 (25) | 6 (32) |
| 55–64 | 4 (11) | 1 (6) | 3 (16) |
| 65+ | 1 (3) | 1 (6) | 0 (0) |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 23 (66) | 12 (75) | 11 (58) |
| Female | 11 (31) | 3 (19) | 8 (42) |
| Trans | 1 (3) | 1 (6) | 0 (0) |
| Economic status | |||
| Income solely from work | 12 (34) | 0 (0) | 12 (63) |
| Income from work and welfare payments | 6 (17) | 4 (25) | 2 (11) |
| Income from welfare payments | 15 (43) | 11 (69) | 4 (21) |
| Other income source | 2 (6) | 1 (6) | 1 (5) |
| Accommodation | |||
| Own a property | 5 (14) | 1 (6) | 4 (21) |
| Live with friend(s) or family | 3 (9) | 1 (6) | 2 (11) |
| Rent a property or part of | 17 (49) | 5 (31) | 12 (63) |
| Temporary accommodation | 6 (17) | 6 (38) | 0 (0) |
| Homeless | 2 (6) | 2 (13) | 0 (0) |
| Other | 2 (6) | 1 (6) | 1 (5) |
| Treatment status | |||
| Engagement in OUD treatment | – | 16 (47) | 19 (54) |
| Methadone | – | 5 (31) | 10 (53) |
| Buprenorphine | – | 4 (25) | 1 (5) |
| Buprenorphine/naloxone | – | 2 (13) | 0 (0) |
| Other therapy | – | 2 (13) | 8 (42) |
| No prescription | – | 3 (19) | – |
| Pharmacy pick-up frequency | |||
| Daily | – | 8 (50) | – |
| 3 times per week | – | 1 (6) | – |
| Weekly | – | 4 (25) | – |
| Monthly | – | 1 (6) | – |
| No medication | – | 2 (13) | – |
Abbreviation: OUD, opioid use disorder.