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Table 1 Characteristics of the sample (N = 26)

From: Everywhere and for everyone: proportionate universalism as a framework for equitable access to community drug checking

Characteristic

Number (n)

Gendera

Non-binary/Transgender/Othera

1

Man

8

Woman

17

Age in yearsa

20–29

3

30–44

12

45 or older

11

Identify as indigenous (First nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit))

No

20

Yes

6

Sexual orientationa

Lesbian or gay/two-spirit/queer/bisexual/other/do not know

10

Heterosexual or straight

16

Current level of educationb

High school diploma or equivalence

10

Apprenticeship, trades, certificate or diploma, other certificate, diploma or degree

12

Other

3

Current living situation

Rent house/apartment/townhouse

13

Own house/condo/townhouse

4

Subsidized or supportive housing

4

Other

5

Personal income

Less than $20,000

10

$20,000 to less than $40,000

6

$40,000 to less than $60,000

2

$60,000 or more

6

Frequency of illicit substance use

Daily

11

Weekly

7

Occasionally, not every week

4

Never

4

  1. aSome categories were combined to preserve anonymity
  2. bThere were missing data