Table 2:
Characteristics of Interview Participants
| Characteristics of Interview Participants | KY N=801 | MA N=101 | NY N=85 | OH N=1222 | Total N=388 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (n (%)) | |||||
| 18–34 years | 8 (10.0) | 14 (13.9) | 4 (4.7) | 14 (11.5) | 40 (10.3) |
| 35–49 years | 34 (42.5) | 39 (38.6) | 29 (34.1) | 36 (29.5) | 138 (35.6) |
| 50–64 years | 28 (35.0) | 37 (36.6) | 34 (40.0) | 50 (41.0) | 149 (38.4) |
| 65–74 years | 8 (10.0) | 6 (5.9) | 18 (21.1) | 17 (13.9) | 49 (12.6) |
| 75 years or older | 1 (1.3) | 1 (1.0) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (3.3) | 6 (1.5) |
| Missing | 1 (1.3) | 4 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.8) | 7 (1.8) |
| Gender (n (%)) | |||||
| Male | 20 (25.0) | 27 (26.7) | 40 (47.1) | 45 (39.3) | 132 (34.0) |
| Female | 59 (73.8) | 68 (67.3) | 45 (52.9) | 74 (60.7) | 246 (63.4) |
| Transgender | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) |
| Other | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.3) |
| Missing | 1 (1.3) | 4 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (1.3) |
| Latinx (n (%)) | |||||
| Yes | 2 (2.5) | 4 (4.0) | 1 (1.1) | 3 (2.5) | 10 (2.6) |
| No | 77 (96.3) | 95 (94.1) | 84 (98.8) | 119 (97.5) | 375 (96.6) |
| Missing | 1 (1.3) | 4 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (1.3) |
| Race (n (%)) 3 | |||||
| African American/Black | 5 (6.3) | 4 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (3.3) | 13 (3.4) |
| Caucasian/white | 74 (92.5) | 89 (88.1) | 83 (97.6) | 113 (92.6) | 359 (92.5) |
| Other | 0 (0.0) | 5 (5.0) | 2 (2.3) | 7 (5.7) | 14 (3.6) |
| Missing | 1 (1.3) | 6 (5.9) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.8) | 8 (2.1) |
| Education (n (%)) | |||||
| < high school diploma | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| High School | 1 (1.3) | 4 (4.0) | 3 (3.5) | 3 (2.5) | 11 (2.8) |
| Some college | 3 (3.8) | 10 (10.0) | 1 (1.1) | 14 (11.5) | 28 (7.2) |
| Associate’s degree | 2 (2.5) | 3 (3.0) | 2 (2.3) | 6 (4.9) | 13 (3.4) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 32 (40.0) | 24 (23.8) | 18 (21.1) | 25 (20.5) | 99 (25.5) |
| Master’s degree | 36 (45.0) | 41 (40.6) | 42 (49.4) | 58 (47.5) | 177 (45.6) |
| Professional degree | 2 (2.5) | 5 (5.0) | 7 (8.23) | 9 (7.4) | 23 (5.9) |
| Doctorate | 3 (3.8) | 10 (10.0) | 12 (14.1) | 7 (5.7) | 32 (8.2) |
| Missing | 1 (1.3) | 4 (4.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 5 (1.3) |
| Organizational Perspective (n (%)) 4 | |||||
| Behavioral Health | 26 (32.5) | 23 (22.8) | 3 (3.5) | 28 (22.7) | 80(20.6) |
| Community Group | 7 (8.7) | 11 (10.9) | 3 (3.5) | 13 (10.6) | 34 (8.8) |
| Criminal Justice | 7 (8.7) | 13 (12.9) | 11 (12.9) | 4 (3.2) | 35 (9.0) |
| Education | 6 (7.5) | 8 (7.9) | 2 (2.3) | 12 (9.7) | 28 (7.2) |
| First Responder | 1 (1.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 9 (7.3) | 10 (2.6) |
| Government/Policy | 5 (6.3) | 9 (8.9) | 21 (24.7) | 16 (13.0) | 51 (13.1) |
| Harm Reduction | 15 (18.7) | 10 (9.9) | 24 (28.2) | 26 (21.1) | 75 (19.3) |
| Healthcare | 10 (12.5) | 18 (17.8) | 10 (11.7) | 11 (8.9) | 49 (12.6) |
| Other | 3 (1.3) | 9 (8.9) | 11 (12.9) | 3 (2.4) | 26 (6.7) |
Notes: Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% due to rounding
In Kentucky, one interview included two participants, and one interview included three participants. Thus, there were 80 individuals who participated in 77 interviews.
In Ohio, three interviews included two participants; thus there were 122 individuals who participated in 119 interviews.
Greater than 100%, as individuals could select more than one race.
Community Group includes individuals who represented community-based religious or fraternal organizations, non-religious civic or volunteer groups, or community-based agencies who serve youth or homeless individuals. Other includes persons in recovery or persons who are using substances, family members of individuals with substance use or who have experienced overdose, or local businesses that do not fall into the community group category.