From: Population estimation and harm reduction among people who inject drugs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Syringe and needle use pattern | Frequency | Percent |
---|---|---|
Use of new syringe and needle for the last injection | ||
 Yes | 76 | 27.5 |
 No | 200 | 72.5 |
Frequency of using previously used syringe/needle | ||
 Never shared | 225 | 81.5 |
 One or two times | 29 | 10.5 |
 Three or more times | 22 | 8.0 |
Number of people who used a syringe in common | ||
 One to 3 other people | 18 | 35.3 |
 Four or more people | 33 | 64.7 |
Number of new people who shared a syringe | ||
 No one | 14 | 27.5 |
 One to two | 33 | 64.7 |
 Three or more people | 4 | 7.8 |