Table 1 Examples of interview questions drafted by the research team and final versions revised by the CAB and community partners
Draft question (Research team) | Revised question (CAB and community partners) |
|---|---|
Are there ways in which using drugs helps you cope with trauma/hardships in life? | How do drugs help you get through? |
Narcan/naloxone is one way to prevent an active opioid overdose. What do you know about Narcan? | Tell me about experiences you’ve had responding to an overdose or using Narcan? |
What role does your neighborhood play in your drug use and/or recovery? | What kinds of support do you have in your neighborhood / where you live? Is there anything in your neighborhood that makes things worse for you? |
Can you tell me what you know about fentanyl test strips? | How do you react when you hear about a bad batch of drugs? How do you know if fentanyl is in your drugs? |
Are there ways in which gun violence and the drug trade interact in St. Louis? | What have your experiences been with gun violence as someone who uses drugs? |