Table 1.
Qualitative codebook
| Overarching theme | Subcode | Inclusion factors | Example quotes from data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance specific | Cannabis (34%) | References cannabis, marijuana, weed, or THC | “It's marijuana but not a high dose” |
| CBD (19%) | References CBD | “Like CBD to relax” | |
| Hemp (7%) | References hemp | “Formed from hemp, barely any THC in it” | |
| Effects mentioned | Effects (26%) | Describes Delta-8 by the way it makes user feel | “It relaxes you” |
| Potency (14%) | Describes potency, strength, or dosage | “Not a high dose” | |
| Limited information communicated | Unsure (21%) | Any statement that indicates the retailer does not know what Delta-8 THC is | “I don't know, I’m not a scientist” |
| Look it up yourself (6%) | Any statement telling callers to look up what Delta-8 THC is themselves | “Do your research and Google it” “ | |
| Withholding (9%) | Any statement in which the retailer is unwilling to share information with the caller | I cannot discuss this over the phone, you have to come in” |
Notes: Responses could be classified into multiple subcodes; thus, percentages do not add to 100. THC = tetrahydrocannabinol; CBD = cannabidiol.