Table 4. Mean methadone attitude and knowledge scores at baseline vs. 1-month follow up.
| Statement | Baseline Mean (SD) | Follow Up Mean (SD) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Methadone should be available in the community so that all people who suffer from opioid addiction and want methadone can receive it. | 4.37 (0.89) | 4.50 (0.82) | 0.82 |
| 2. Methadone should be introduced into prisons so that all incarcerated people who suffer from opioid addiction and want methadone can receive it. | 4.38 (0.89) | 4.42 (0.92) | 0.57 |
| 3. Methadone reduces opioid dependent individuals’ consumption of illicit opiates. | 4.18 (0.95) | 4.27 (0.63) | 0.74 |
| 4. Methadone reduces opioid dependent individuals’ risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV. | 4.35 (0.96) | 4.42 (0.86) | 0.63 |
| 5. Methadone improves adherence to HIV medications in HIV-infected opioid dependent individuals. | 3.85 (1.11) | 3.87 (1.09) | 0.64 |
| 6. Methadone increases opioid dependent patients’ adherence to tuberculosis medication. | 3.58 (1.19) | 3.35 (1.13) | 0.19 |
| 7. Methadone decreases opioid dependent individuals’ risk of dying from overdose. | 4.29 (0.91) | 4.40 (0.64) | 0.74 |
| 8. Methadone reduces addicts’ criminal activities. | 4.37 (0.89) | 4.29 (0.88) | 0.29 |
Mean methadone attitude and knowledge scores at baseline vs. 1-month follow up (n = 63). Range of responses is 1–5 (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree).