Table 1

Characteristics of qualitative study sample compared to a representative sample of SIF clients (SEOSI)


Qualitative Interview Participants
SEOSI Cohort

Total Number
50
1090
Median Age (range)
38 (25–60)
38.4 (18.9–63.7)
Gender


     Female, n (%)
21(42)
313(29)
     Male, n (%)
28(56)
773(71)
     Trans-gendered, n (%)
1 (2)
4 (< 1)
Aboriginal Ethnicity


     Yes, n (%)
13(26)
211(19)
     No, n (%)
37(74)
879(81)

Fast et al. Harm Reduction Journal 2008 5:32   doi:10.1186/1477-7517-5-32

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