Table 2.
Sample characteristics. N = 298
| Characteristic | n (%) | Years (range; IQR) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 (23–77; 36–55) | |
| Geographical region | ||
| Malmö | 147 (49.3) | |
| Stockholm | 151 (50.7) | |
| Healthcare contact | ||
| OST | 1631 (54.7) | |
| NEP | 57 (19.1) | |
| None | 78 (26.2) | |
| Native language | ||
| Swedish | 262 (87.9) | |
| Other than Swedish | 35 (11.7) | |
| Missing | 1 (0.3) | |
| Educational level | ||
| 0–9 years | 131 (44.0) | |
| 10 < years | 164 (55.0) | |
| Missing | 3 (1.0) | |
| Housing situation | ||
| Stable | 214 (71.8) | |
| Unstable or homeless | 83 (27.9) | |
| Missing | 1 (0.3) | |
| Main source of income | ||
| Stable (employment, temporary or permanent sick leave, retirement) | 127 (42.6) | |
| Unstable (financial support from social services, other) | 170 (57.0) | |
| Missing | 1 (0.3) |
OST = Opioid substitution treatment. NEP = Needle exchange program. IQR = Interquartile range.
1. Including n = 25 who reported both OST and NEP participation.