Table 2.

Themes and sub-themes on motivating factors for substance use among Mekelle Univeristy students, 2018

Theme 1. Feelings of helplessness following detachment from family

Theme 2. Prior substance use

Theme 3. Socialization Reasons

• Peer pressure

• Feelings of inferiority

• Poor socialization skill

• Ceremonies & Festivities

Theme 4. Physical environment

• Easy access to substance use

• Shortage of alternative Entertainments

• Excess free time

Theme 5. Sub-optimal Institutional support

• Administrative related

• Poor regulation enforcement in University

• Media and advertisement

Theme 6.Dissatisfaction with academic conditions

• Perceived and actual academic failure

• Factors related to quality Education

• Hopeless in the educational carrier