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Table 4 Other drug use practices

From: A mixed-methods analysis of risk-reduction strategies adopted by syringe services program participants and non-syringe services program participants in New York City

In the last 30 days did you use drugs:

By myself only

37.5% (12)

31.3% (15)

33.8% (27)

0.410

With others only

15.6% (5)

8.3% (4)

11.3% (9)

 

By myself and with others

46.9% (15)

60.4% (29)

55.0% (44)

 

In the last 30 days, when using by yourself, did you ever have a plan for someone to check on you in case you overdosed? a

No

77.8% (21)

56.8% (25)

64.8% (46)

0.075

Yes

22.2% (6)

43.2% (19)

35.2% (25)

 
  1. aColumn percent for this category does not include “Not Applicable.” Responses to having employed a check-in plan include only the 71 participants who had used alone in the past month
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Harm Reduction Journal

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