Table 1 Comparison of study site characteristics
Characteristic | Vancouver (Site A) | Prince George (Site B) | Interior (Site C) |
|---|---|---|---|
Urban/Rural Mix | Large Urban Centre | Small Urban Centre | Urban-Rural Mix |
Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence Service Models | Primarily Harm Reduction | Harm Reduction | Primarily Abstinence-Based |
Aboriginal Population* | 40,310 (2% of total) | 8855 (11% of total) | 7050 (7.7% of total) |
On or Off- Reserve Living | Primarily off-reserve | Primarily off-reserve | Mixture |
Service Density | Dense in downtown eastside | Dense in downtown core | Dense in Kamloops, Sparse everywhere else |