Table 2.
Factors reported by street-involved youth to protect against the transition to injection drug use
| Domain | Category | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Fear | Fear of Needles |
| Fear of Addiction | ||
| Fear/Awareness of IDU Health Consequences: e.g. HIV, hepatitis C, overdose, physical appearance | ||
| Self-Worth | Desire for Better Life/Goals | |
| Self Esteem | ||
| Social Environment | Stigma &Group Norms | Society’s negative views of IDU |
| Peer Group negative view of IDU | ||
| Adults who inject drugs deterring youth from IDU | ||
| Support & Inclusion | Support from/Involved Families | |
| Membership to Peer Group/Community | ||
| Positive Role Models | ||
| Fear of Losing Peer Group/Family | ||
| Connection with Culture/Communities | ||
| Family/Friend Drug Use | Family Drug Use | |
| Observing Others | ||
| Responsibilities | Responsibility for another Person e.g. child, or for a Pet | |
| Physical Environment | Safe & Engaging Spaces | Opportunities for Recreation & Employment |
| Housing (affordable/accessible) |
IDU Injection drug use