Table 1 Descriptive statistics of study participants currently employed in harm reduction roles in Connecticut (N = 17)
Characteristics | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Primary employer | ||
Research program | 6 | 35.3 |
Mental health and substance use treatment program | 7 | 41.2 |
Harm reduction service delivery program | 4 | 23.5 |
Primary title | ||
Patient navigator/peer navigator/community health worker | 4 | 23.5 |
Research assistant | 4 | 23.5 |
Overdose responder | 6 | 35.3 |
Other | 3 | 17.7 |
Primary county served | ||
New Haven | 6 | 35.3 |
New London | 3 | 17.7 |
Hartford | 1 | 5.9 |
Fairfield | 2 | 11.8 |
Litchfield | 5 | 29.4 |
Time in current role | ||
Under 1 year | 11 | 64.7 |
1 year–5 years | 3 | 17.7 |
6 + years | 1 | 5.9 |
Prior job experience in harm reduction or a related field* | ||
Yes | 10 | 58.8 |
No | 7 | 41.2 |
Personal experience with substance use | ||
Yes | 6 | 35.3 |
No | 11 | 64.7 |