Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of participants.
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 44 | 66.7 |
| Female | 21 | 32.3 |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| White Irish | 57 | 87.7 |
| White non-Irish | 5 | 7.7 |
| African | 2 | 3.1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1.5 |
| Medical conditions | ||
| Pancreatic disorders | 6 | 9.3 |
| Orthopaedic disorders | 6 | 9.3 |
| Chronic obstructive lung disease | 3 | 4.6 |
| Liver disease (alcohol related) | 13 | 20 |
| Skin disease | 5 | 7.7 |
| Ulcers | 5 | 7.7 |
| HIV | 7 | 10.8 |
| Hepatitis | 27 | 41.5 |
| Seizures | 11 | 16.9 |
| Amputee | 4 | 6.1 |
| Depression | 10 | 15.4 |
| Bipolar disorder | 4 | 6.1 |
| Schizophrenia | 3 | 4.6 |
| Other mental disorder | 2 | 3.0 |
| Current living arrangement | ||
| Hostel accommodation | 41 | 64.1 |
| Rough sleeping | 11 | 16.9 |
| With family/friends | 5 | 7.7 |
| Sheltered accommodation | 3 | 4.6 |
| Hotel | 3 | 4.6 |
| Rehabilitation facility | 1 | 1.5 |
| Unknown | 1 | 1.5 |
HIV: human immunodeficiency virus.