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Table 5 Correlations of Selected IDUQOL Domain Scores with Selected Criterion Variables

From: Injection Drug Use Quality of Life scale (IDUQOL): A validation study

Criterion Variable

IDUQOL Domains

 

Drugs

At least once daily use of heroin (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.13

At least once daily use of cocaine (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.07

At least once daily use of speed (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.12

At least once daily use of crack (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.07

 

Drug Treatment

Currently on methadone treatment (no = 0/yes = 1)

.19**

Drug treatment program in last 6 months (no = 0/yes = 1)

.21**

 

Feeling Good About Yourself

Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale

.58**

Engaged in sex trade (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.20**

 

Health

Currently on methadone treatment (no = 0/yes = 1)

.06

Drug treatment program in last 6 months (no = 0/yes = 1)

.01

Visited ER in last 6 months (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.14*

Hospitalized in last 6 months (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.16*

 

Health Care

Visited ER in last 6 months (no = 0/yes = 1)

.03

Hospitalized in last 6 months (no = 0/yes = 1)

.003

 

Housing

Housing (stable = 0/ unstable = 1)

-.30**

 

How Others Treat You

Engaged in sex trade (no = 0/yes = 1)

-.15*

  1. *p < .05, **p < .01; N = 241