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. 2023 Jul 5;6(2):30–46. doi: 10.26828/cannabis/2023/000168

Table 2.

Summary of Qualitative Themes

Sample Focus Group Agenda Questions Theme Sub-Theme
  • How often are you buying marijuana?

    • Probes: Do you have a schedule? Do you plan ahead?

  • How much marijuana do you usually purchase?

    • Probes: Why?

1. Regular purchasing routines 1.1. Purchasing frequency
1.2. Purchasing schedule
1.3. Amount per purchase
  • About how much do you spend each time you buy marijuana?

    • Probes: Why?

  • Do you buy for yourself or do you typically buy for someone else in addition to yourself? (Significant other, friend?)

    • Probe: Why?

2. Economic factors affecting cannabis purchasing behaviors 2.1. Finances/cost
2.2. Factors affecting cost
2.3. Effects of price increases
  • Tell me about your relationship with your supplier.

    • Probe: Would you buy from elsewhere? Why?

3. Contextual factors affecting cannabis purchasing behaviors 3.1. Quality of cannabis
3.2. Convenience/Availability
3.3. Legal concerns