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Table 3 Associations between SABRS items at time of recovery and gender

From: Differences in addiction and recovery gains according to gender – gender barriers and specific differences in overall strengths growth

SABRS item

Males

Females

χ2 (df), significance

Strengths

General health management

Have a GP

87.2%

94.2%

25.39 [2], p < 0.001

Have regular dental checks

61.0%

74.1%

23.23 [2], p < 0.001

Take care of your health

82.2%

89.5%

12.12 [2], p < 0.01

Daily life administration

Maintain a driving licence

77.5%

85.6%

10.19 [2], p < 0.01

Maintain a bank account

86.2%

92.4%

11.74 [2], p < 0.01

Able to pay bills

83.6%

90.7%

11.73 [2], p < 0.01

Maintain stable housing

90.7%

92.6%

13.88 [2], p = 0.001

Prosocial meaningful activities

Remain in stable employment

65.6%

76.5%

14.14 [2], p = 0.001

Further your education or training

64.5%

76.9%

19.22 [2], p < 0.001

Participate in family life

83.9%

92.2%

17.35 [2], p < 0.001

Plan for the future

83.0%

89.3%

9.26 [2], p = 0.01

Volunteer

61.9%

71.9%

12.54 [2], p < 0.01

Barriers

Mental health and wellbeing

Have untreated emotional or mental health problems

46.8%

51.6%

11.27 [2], p < 0.05

Experience family violence

6.1%

10.4%

7.11 [2], p < 0.05

Criminal Justice contact

Have your driver’s licence revoked

9.8%

2.0%

22.80 [2], p < 0.001

Damage property

9.1%

4.3%

9.68 [2], p < 0.01

Been arrested

10.2%

1.9%

34.81 [2], p < 0.001

Been charged with a criminal offence

9.7%

1.2%

40.92 [2] p < 0.001

Been to prison

7.0%

2.2%

14.57 [2], p = 0.001