Exploring the concept of problematic khat use in the Gurage community, South Central Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore how problematic khat use is characterised in the Gurage community in South Central Ethiopia.

Design

Qualitative study.

Setting

Gurage community in South Central Ethiopia.

Participants

We conducted indepth interviews with 14 khat users and 5 non-khat users, and three focus group discussions with khat users.

Methods

All participants were selected purposively based on their exposure to khat or khat use. We used an interview guide to explore the perceptions of participants about khat use and problematic khat use. We analysed the data thematically using OpenCode V.4.03 software. We used iterative data collection and analysis, triangulation of methods, and respondent validation to ensure scientific rigour.

Findings

SUBMITTER: Mihretu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7552831 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature