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Table 1 Sample characteristics

From: Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress symptoms among patients with substance use disorders in drug rehabilitation centers in urban Nepal: a cross-sectional study

Characteristics

M or n

% or SD

Age

29.08

9.981

Gender

 Male

154

85.6

 Female

26

14.4

Ethnicity

 Upper caste

93

51.7

 Janajati

82

45.6

 Others

5

2.8

Marital status

 Married

83

46.1

 Unmarried

97

53.9

Education

 Primary

20

11.1

 Secondary

114

63.3

 University

46

25.6

Occupation

 Employed

85

47.2

 Unemployed

95

52.8

Living situation

 Alone

22

12.2

 With family

158

87.8

Stressful life events

 Yes

116

64.4

 No

64

35.6

Monthly income (Rupees)

23,030.60

8628.54

Drug abuse severity (DAST-10)

5.42

3.918

Alcohol abuse severity (AUDIT)

17.03

12.078

Perceived stigma

24.32

5.095

Family functioning (APGAR)

5.69

2.907

  1. Note: M mean, n group size, SD standard deviation, DAST-10 drug abuse screening test-10, AUDIT alcohol use disorder identification test; APGAR adaptability, partnership, growth, affection and resolve