*2.2. Recruitment and Data Collection*

Research participants were opportunistically selected from a broader population of young people born in African countries and living in Adelaide, South Australia. Potential participants were approached by an African Youth Worker, employed by the African Communities Council of South Australia (ACCSA), who provided them with a written invitation to participate in the research. Before the commencement of focus group discussions and interviews, all study participants were provided with an information sheet outlining details of the research and its purpose. One focus group discussion with eight participants, and 23 interviews, were held at a central place where young people felt comfortable. The interview guide was informed by literature but also designed to allow flexibility to expand on points of interest and to explore issues that were considered important to individuals [29]. Interviews were conducted in English, as all participants spoke English. Ample time was set aside within each interview to establish rapport and to initiate and close the interviews in a sensitive manner. Interviews were confidential, and data was de-identified from the outset. Recordings of the focus group and interviews were transcribed verbatim professionally.
