The Process of Safer Crack Use Among Women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4698847 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ingrid E Handlovsky (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), Ingrid Handlovsky (0000-0003-4838-320X, University of British Columbia), Vicky Bungay (0000-0001-6440-7182, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), Jerry L Johnson (0000-0003-4767-6692, University of British Columbia), Joy Johnson (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), J Craig Phillips (0000-0002-6697-0515, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 450-462 |
| Publication date | 2013-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732312469465 |
| PMID | 23258112 |
| OpenAlex | W2120744003 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 31 |
In this article we discuss the findings from a grounded theory study in which we explored how women residing in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES) minimized some of the physical, psychological, and interpersonal harms associated with crack cocaine use, and identify the social, economic, and political factors that influence safer use. Data were collected over a 3-month period and involved group interviews with 27 women at an agency run by drug users in the DTES. A preliminary theory of safer crack use is discussed, consisting of the central phenomenon of caring for self and others. In addition, four thematic processes are described: (a) establishing a safe physical space, (b) building trusting relationships, (c) learning about safer crack use, and (d) accessing safer equipment. Implications of the findings are discussed in relation to supporting women's efforts and improving health outcomes
Computer security · Downtown · Interpersonal communication · Qualitative research · SAFER · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.31 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2013 - 2022 (10) |
| Highly cited | No |