Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics
Sociodemographic characteristics (N = 164) | N (%) | Population estimates in % [95% CI] |
|---|---|---|
Sex (female) | 20 (12.2) | 12.3 [6.5–18.0] |
Age (years) | ||
< 25 | 32 (19.5) | 16.5 [8.0–25.1] |
25–34 | 59 (36.0) | 35.4 [25.6–45.2] |
35–44 | 46 (28.1) | 28.1 [19.3–36.8] |
≥ 45 | 27 (16.5) | 20.0 [10.2–29.8] |
Ethnic group | ||
Thai | 83 (50.6) | 46.1 [32.9–59.2] |
Lahu | 42 (25.6) | 34.7 [21.2–48.4] |
Othera | 39 (23.8) | 19.2 [10.9–27.4] |
Nationality (Thai) | 138 (84.2) | 83.1 [75.4–90.9] |
Family situation | ||
In a relationship/married | 79 (48.2) | 52.8 [42.6–63.0] |
Has dependents (children or relatives) | 99 (60.4) | 61.0 [51.5–70.5] |
Education (high school or higher) | 70 (42.7) | 36.9 [25.8–48.0] |
Activity | ||
Employed | 31 (18.9) | 19.1 [11.4–26.8] |
Independent worker | 9 (5.5) | 6.0 [1.0–11.1] |
Informal work/daily work | 108 (65.9) | 64.1 [52.3–76.0] |
No activity/student | 16 (9.8) | 10.7 [0.0–22.1] |
Weekly income in THBb | ||
< 1000 | 16 (9.8) | 12.7 [6.2–19.3] |
1000–2500 | 90 (54.9) | 57.3 [48.7–66.0] |
2500–4000 | 43 (26.2) | 23.6 [16.0–31.1] |
≥ 4000 | 15 (9.2) | 6.3 [2.5–10.2] |
Ever been arrested for drug use | 114 (70.0) | 68.1 [59.0–77.3] |
Ever been in prison | 99 (60.4) | 56.8 [46.7–67.2] |