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Table 2 Demographic and methamphetamine use information for participants (n = 34)

From: Perceived need for care and stigma experiences among individuals with methamphetamine-related admissions to inpatient mental health wards

Characteristic

n (%)

Age

18–20

3 (8.8)

21–30

14 (41.2)

31–40

12 (35.3)

41–50

3 (8.8)

> 50

2 (5.9)

Gender

Man

15 (44.1)

Woman

18 (52.9)

Non-binary

1 (2.9)

Education level

No high school

6 (17.6)

Some high school

10 (29.4)

High school

10 (29.4)

Some post-secondary

7 (20.6)

Post-secondary degree

1 (2.9)

Marital status

Single

31 (91.2)

Married/common law

1 (2.9)

Separated/divorced

2 (5.9)

Length of methamphetamine use

First use

4 (11.8)

Less than 6 Months

6 (17.6)

6 Months to 1 year

5 (14.7)

1–5 Years

12 (35.3)

More than 5 years

7 (20.6)

Previous treatment

Yes

23 (67.6)

No

11 (32.4)