Table 1 Characteristics of key informants interviewed (n = 35)
n | % | |
|---|---|---|
Age | M = 26.7 | SD = 5.5 |
Sex | ||
Male | 25 | 71.4 |
Female | 10 | 28.6 |
Race/ethnicity | ||
White | 31 | 88.6 |
Black | 1 | 2.9 |
Hispanic | 1 | 2.9 |
Other | 2 | 5.7 |
Country | ||
USA | 32 | 91.4 |
Canada | 2 | 5.7 |
Mexico | 1 | 2.9 |
Informant category | ||
Drug checker, user | 18 | 51.4 |
Drug user only | 8 | 22.9 |
Drug checker, seller, user | 7 | 20.0 |
Drug seller, user | 2 | 5.7 |
Where recruited | ||
Participant referral | 13 | 37.1 |
Harm reduction or drug conference | 9 | 25.7 |
Social media or study flyer | 9 | 25.7 |
Investigator initiated Email | 3 | 8.6 |
dance party | 1 | 2.9 |