Table 4 Beliefs about people who use unregulated substances (n = 99)
Variable | n (%) |
|---|---|
They are among the most frequent attendees of EDs | Â |
 Strongly agree / agree | 79 (79.8) |
 Neutral | 11 (11.1) |
 Disagree / strongly disagree | 9 (9.1) |
They have complex social and health needs | Â |
 Strongly agree / agree | 99 (100.0) |
There is an inadequacy of community-based public sector services for this particular group | Â |
 Strongly agree / agree | 73 (73.7) |
 Neutral | 10 (10.1) |
 Disagree / strongly disagree | 16 (16.2) |
They experience significant stigma and discrimination in the health care system, in hospitals, and in EDs | Â |
 Strongly agree / agree | 75 (75.8) |
 Neutral | 14 (14.1) |
 Disagree / strongly disagree | 10 (10.1) |
These experiences of stigma and discrimination can impact their access and attendance to care (n = 98) |  |
 Strongly agree / agree | 88 (89.8) |
 Neutral | 6 (6.1) |
 Disagree / strongly disagree | 4 (4.1) |