ArticleSouth African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care2023
Exploring the perspectives of community members on use of Nyaope in Tshwane, South Africa.
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- Hurdles of Accessing HIV Treatment Among Homeless People Who Use Nyaope in Mogale City, Gauteng Province: An Exploratory Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Experiences of women who inject Nyaope residing in the City of Tshwane Municipality, Gauteng.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2025Article
- Exploring factors underlying the use of nyaope in Tshwane, South Africa: A qualitative study.Journal of the colleges of medicine of South Africa · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundSubstance use is a major public health issue in South Africa. Cocktails, containing two or more low-quality substances, have been reported. Nyaope is one of the most popular and is widely available. It has a significant impact on users and communities. The aim of this study was to explore community members' perceptions of the potential contributors to Nyaope use and dependency.
methodsThis was an exploratory descriptive qualitative study that conducted three focus group interviews with 29 community members. A maximum variation sample was used. Data were analysed using the framework method, assisted by Atlas-ti.
resultsSeven main themes were identified, namely unfavourable home environments, distrust between community members and the local police, easy access to Nyaope at school, inadequate social services, lack of religious or spiritual drive, unfavourable community environments and the effects of Nyaope on users.
conclusionThe factors identified, were used to construct an emerging model of how Nyaope use is driven in Tshwane. It is clear that a multisectoral response is required involving health and social services, basic education, policing and community leadership. Further research will explore the views of family members and users and quantify the importance of the factors identified.Contribution: This study showed that rather than a simple linear chain of events, Nyaope use is enabled by a complex system of interconnected elements. According to the respondents, variables in the community at large, the school, the home and the specific user all have a role in Nyaope usage and dependency.
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