Table 2.
Demographic characteristics and drug use history of the participants who attend qualitative study
| Characteristics | Patients (n = 22) | Service providers(n = 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, n (%) | ||
| Males | 15 (68.2) | 4 (44.4) |
| Age, mean (SD) | 48.2 (9.4) | 47.4 (13.3) |
| Marital status, n (%) | ||
| Never married/Single | 13 (59.1) | ------------ |
| Married /Living together | 9 (40.9) | ------------ |
| Years of education, mean(SD) | 10.2 (1.8) | 15.6 (2.9) |
| Duration of MMT (years), mean (SD) | 5.5 (3.4) | 8.5 (3.3) |
| Employment, n (%) | ------------ | |
| Unemployed | 13 (59.1) | ------------ |
| Time of drug use (months) | 104 (43.7) | ------------ |
| Average age of initial drug use, mean(SD) | 22.8 (10.4) | ------------ |
| Treatment times for withdrawal | 7.7 (5.4) | ------------ |
| MKS | 23.0 (3.2) | 27.3 (4.4) |