Design feature | Total (n = 137) n (%) | Males (n = 78) n (%) | Females (n = 59) n (%) |  |
---|---|---|---|---|
Willing to walk to SIS | 121 (88.3) | 74 (94.9) | 47 (79.1) | ** |
 Willing to walk 20 min or more during Summer months | 86 (62.7) | 59 (75.6) | 27 (45.8) | *** |
 Willing to walk 20 min or more during Winter months | 43 (31.4) | 32 (41.0) | 11 (18.6) | ** |
Willing to take a bus to SIS | 107 (78.1) | 66 (84.6) | 41 (69.5) | NS |
 Willing to take a bus for 20 min or more during Summer months | 88 (64.2) | 57 (73.0) | 31 (52.5) | * |
 Willing to take a bus for 20 min or more during Winter months | 87 (63.5) | 57 (73.0) | 30 (50.8) | * |
Preferred set-up for injecting space | ||||
 Private cubicle | 103 (75.7) | 57 (74.0) | 46 (77.9) | NS |
 An open plan with benches at one large table or counter | 5 (3.7) | 4 (5.2) | 1 (1.7) |  |
 An open plan with tables and chairs | 9 (6.7) | 4 (5.2) | 5 (8.5) | |
 A combination of above | 19 (13.9) | 12 (15.6) | 7 (11.9) | |
Preferred operating hours | ||||
 Daytime | 79 (63.2) | 44 (62.9) | 35 (63.6) | NS |
 Evening | 34 (27.2) | 17 (24.3) | 17 (30.9) |  |
 Overnight | 12 (9.6) | 9 (12.8) | 3 (5.5) | |
Involvement of PWID in SIS operation | 71 (51.8) | 36 (46.2) | 35 (59.3) | NS |
Important amenities identified for SIS | ||||
Needle distribution | 136 (99.3) | 77 (98.7) | 59 (100) | NS |
Distribution of sterile injection equipment | 135 (98.5) | 76 (97.4) | 59 (100) | NS |
Preventing or responding to overdose | 134 (97.8) | 75 (96.2) | 58 (98.3) | NS |
Access to health services | 132 (96.4) | 76 (97.4) | 56 (94.9) | NS |
HIV/HCV testing | 131 (95.6) | 75 (96.2) | 56 (94.9) | NS |
Withdrawal Management | 129 (94.2) | 76 (96.4) | 53 (89.8) | NS |
Washrooms | 128 (93.4) | 74 (98.9) | 54 (91.5) | NS |
Nursing staff for medical care and supervised injection teaching | 127 (92.7) | 70 (89.7) | 57 (96.6) | NS |
Harm reduction education | 126 (92.0) | 71 (91.0) | 55 (93.2) | NS |
Referrals to drug treatment, rehab, and other services when ready to use | 124 (90.5) | 70 (89.7) | 54 (91.5) | NS |