Characteristics | Male PWUDs N = 67, unless otherwise stated | Female PWUDs N = 64, unless otherwise stated | P |
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Reason to relapse, % (n) | (N = 67) | (N = 64) | NS* |
Peer influence (previous PWUD friends, sexual partner’s drug use) | 32.8 (22) | 45.3 (29) | NS |
Family-related problem (no peace, poverty in family) | 35.8 (24) | 35.9 (23) | NS |
Personal problems | 19.4 (13) | 14.1 (9) | NS |
Drug craving, withdrawal symptoms (including restlessness, sleeping disturbance) | 9.0 (6) | 4.7 (3) | NS |
To enhance sexual power | 3.0 (2) | - | |
Changes perceived in current drug use pattern, % (n) | (N = 67) | (N = 64) | 0.02 |
59.7 (40) | 79.7 (51) | ||
Major difference from previous drug use pattern (among those who perceived changes), %(n) | (N = 40) | (N = 51) | |
Decreased frequency or amount | 55.0 (22) | 62.7 (32) | 0.01 |
Increased frequency or amount | 10.0 (4) | 15.7 (8) | NS |
Type of drugs preferred | 35.0 (14) | 13.7 (7) | NS |
Not specified | - | 7.8 (4) | NS |