Table 2 Sources of syringes in the past 6 months (n = 35)
Source | Utilized No. (%) | Primary source No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
Safe Sources | 22 (62.9) | 18 (52.9) |
   Syringe exchange program | 19 (45.7) | 14 (40.0) |
   Pharmacy | 11 (31.4) | 4 (11.4) |
Unsafe Sources | 24 (68.6) | 16 (47.0) |
   Purchased on street | 18 (51.4) | 8 (22.9) |
   Friends/relatives | 15 (42.9) | 7 (20.0) |
   Spouse/partner | 10 (28.6) | 1 (2.9) |
   Shooting gallery | 2 (5.7) | 0 |
   Found | 1 (2.9) | 0 |