Table 6 Characteristics and pattern of using syringe and needle by people who inject drugs in Addis Ababa and Hawassa, December 2019
From: Population estimation and harm reduction among people who inject drugs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
| Syringe and needle use pattern | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Use of new syringe and needle for the last injection | ||
| Yes | 76 | 27.5 |
| No | 200 | 72.5 |
| Frequency of using previously used syringe/needle | ||
| Never shared | 225 | 81.5 |
| One or two times | 29 | 10.5 |
| Three or more times | 22 | 8.0 |
| Number of people who used a syringe in common | ||
| One to 3 other people | 18 | 35.3 |
| Four or more people | 33 | 64.7 |
| Number of new people who shared a syringe | ||
| No one | 14 | 27.5 |
| One to two | 33 | 64.7 |
| Three or more people | 4 | 7.8 |