Table 2. Baseline socio-structural characteristics of sex workers who utilized sex worker/community-led health and support services in the last 6 months, compared to those who did not (N = 854).
| Characteristic | Used community services N = 501 (59%) | Did not use community services N = 353 (41%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-PCEPA | 60 (12.0) | 57 (16.2) | 0.081 |
| Age (median, IQR) | 35 (28–42) | 35 (28–42) | 0.658 |
| Gender/sexual minority | 229 (45.7) | 81 (23.0) | <0.001 |
| Indigenous ancestry | 263 (52.5) | 69 (19.6) | <0.001 |
| Used non-injection drugs† | 443 (88.4) | 125 (35.4) | <0.001 |
| Used injection drugs† | 291 (58.1) | 55 (15.6) | <0.001 |
| Workplace violence† | 257 (51.3) | 79 (22.4) | <0.001 |
| On opioid substitution therapy | |||
| No | 231 (46.1) | 67 (19.0) | |
| Yes | 177 (35.3) | 42 (11.9) | |
| N/A (never used opioids) | 86 (17.2) | 242 (68.6) | <0.001 |
| Primary place to solicit clients† | |||
| Street/public space | 357 (71.3) | 76 (21.5) | |
| Indoor/in-call venue | 31 (6.2) | 215 (60.9) | |
| Independent/self-advertising | 109 (21.8) | 58 (16.4) | <0.001 |
† In the last 6 months.