A qualitative study of drivers of psychoactive substance use among Mekelle University students, Northern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychoactive substance (PS) use is a public health concern among University students. Understanding the factors underlay the use helps to underpin effective preventive interventions. However, there is dearth of exploratory studies on the drivers of psychoactive substance use in Ethiopian universities. Here, we aimed to explore the drivers for psychoactive substance use among Mekelle University undergraduate students.

Methods

Exploratory qualitative study was conducted from April 1 to May 30, 2017. We conducted five focus group discussions (FGDs) and eleven in-depth interviews (IDIs) with students, proctors and bar owners. We also conducted three round interviews within two weeks interval with each of four key-informant researchers (KIR). Participants were selected

SUBMITTER: Kahsay ZH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6398241 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature