Table 1

Caracteristics of vaccinees, by vaccinator or special event

Characteristics Gay Pride 1996 (n=496) Halloween 1996 (n=231) Community or private medical clinics (n=1253) Total (n=1980)
Mean age (y)38.237.636.336.9
Median age (y)37.036.035.036.0
Mean number of partners1-150 10.1 8.7 8.3 8.8
Median number of partners1-150  4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Montréal residents84% (385/459)84% (186/222)91% (1031/1127)88% (1598/1808)
Sex with other men98% (477/484)97% (222/227)98% (1133/1155)98% (1830/1867)
Canadian born89% (442/494)90% (207/231)89% (1030/1158)89% (1679/1883)
Food handler20% (84/424)16% (35/225)17% (166/953)18% (285/1572)
  • 1-150 Over previous six months. Includes respondents without partners.