Table 1.
Participant Characteristics
| Responder Characteristics (n=36) | User Characteristics (n=76) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years, m(sd) | 42.5 (9.6) | 34.1 (8.3) |
| Gender, n(%) | ||
| Male | 29 (80.6%) | 37 (48.7%) |
| Female | 7 (19.4%) | 39 (51.3%) |
| County, n(%) | ||
| Cheshire | 6 (16.7%) | 7 (9.2%) |
| Grafton | 6 (16.7%) | 6 (7.9%) |
| Hillsborough | 6 (16.7%) | 41 (54.0%) |
| Rockingham | 6 (16.7%) | 6 (7.9%) |
| Strafford | 6 (16.7%) | 8 (10.5%) |
| Sullivan | 6 (16.7%) | 8 (10.5%) |
| Primary professional role, n(%) | ||
| Police | 6 (16.7%) | NA |
| Fire | 6 (16.7%) | NA |
| Emergency medical services | 6 (16.7%) | NA |
| Emergency department | 18 (50.0%) | NA |
| How many overdoses have you responded to? Median (range) | 78 (4–1000) | NA |
| How many times have you administered naloxone, m(sd) | 52 (107) | NA |
| Previously received naloxone, n(%) | NA | 33 (62.3%) |
| Number of naloxone administrations per overdosea, m(sd) | NA | 3.0 (1.6) |
Note: NA = not applicable
a
Among consumers who reported receiving naloxone (n=33)