Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated With and Prevalence and Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Adults in the US

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 4(11), P. e2136571 - e2136571

Published: Nov. 30, 2021

Importance

Cannabis use has increased, but there are few studies on frequent and daily cannabis among US adults. Individuals who engage in higher frequency may suffer more health consequences.

Objective

To examine of associated factors

Design, Setting, Participants

This survey study included data from 21 states 2 territories reported the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys 2016 to 2019. Cross-sectional adults ages 18 years older were used estimate demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral risk for use, taking into account strata sampling weights 4 combined data. Using a multivariable ordinal logistic analysis, association socioeconomic status, with past month examined.

Exposures

Sociodemographic characteristic, ie, age, gender, race ethnicity, educational attainment, employment annual household income.

Main Outcomes Measures

Ordinal categorization number days 30 terms nonuse, infrequent (1-5 days), (6-29 use.

Results

Among 387 179 respondents, 58 009 (27.9%) 34 years, 186 923 (50.3%) 35 64 142 225 (21.8%) age 65 or (mean [SD] 48.3 [0.1] years). The sample 28 345 (9.8%) Black, 36 697 (22.6%) Hispanic, 292 210 (57.3%) White respondents. Smoking was most common form varied significantly by race, marital education, employment. Higher younger (ages 18-34 years: adjusted odds ratio [aOR],4.12; 95% CI, 3.63-4.68; 35-64 aOR,2.22; 1.98-2.49), Black (aOR, 1.46; 1.33-1.71) Native American 1.25; 1.04-1.52) less attainment (high school less: aOR,1.09; 1.02-1.17; some college: aOR,1.27; 1.19-1.35). Being married 0.54; 0.51-0.58) identifying as Asian 0.60; 0.51-0.71) Hispanic 0.71; 0.65-0.77) lower-frequency after accounting other baseline factors.

Conclusions Relevance

nationally based found that higher-frequency is young racial minority populations, well respondents low status. Given known emerging negative effects attention need be paid high-frequency underserved populations screening, stratification, treatment.

Language: Английский

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Why do people believe health misinformation and who is at risk? A systematic review of individual differences in susceptibility to health misinformation

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 314, P. 115398 - 115398

Published: Oct. 21, 2022

Language: Английский

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Association of Depression With Past-Month Cannabis Use Among US Adults Aged 20 to 59 Years, 2005 to 2016

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 3(8), P. e2013802 - e2013802

Published: Aug. 18, 2020

Importance

Despite studies showing that repeated cannabis use may worsen depressive symptoms, the popular media increasingly presents as beneficial to mental health, and many members of public view for depression. Therefore, among individuals with depression be becoming more prevalent.

Objective

To examine association past-month US adults time trends this from 2005 2016.

Design, Setting, Participants

This cross-sectional study used data 16 216 aged 20 59 years who were surveyed by National Health Nutrition Examination Survey, a national, annual, survey in United States, between Data analysis was conducted January February 2020.

Exposures

Survey year depression, indicated score at least 10 on Patient Questionnaire–9.

Main Outcomes Measures

Any (ie, ≥1 past 30 days) daily or near-daily ≥20 uses days). Logistic regression prevalence use,

Results

The final included adults, whom 7768 (weighted percentage, 48.9%) men, 6809 66.4%) non-Hispanic White participants, 9494 65.6%) had some college education. They weighted mean age 39.12 (95% CI, 38.23-39.40) years. Individuals 1.90 1.62-2.24) times odds any 2.29 1.80-2.92) compared those without increased significantly ratio 1.46 1.07-1.99) 2006 2.30 1.82-2.91) 2015 1.37 0.81-2.32) 3.16 2.23-4.48)

Conclusions Relevance

findings indicate are increasing risk particularly strong increase use. Clinicians should aware these evidence does not treat effectively when discussing patients.

Language: Английский

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Communication between healthcare providers and medical cannabis patients regarding referral and medication substitution

Journal of Cannabis Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Jan. 24, 2021

Abstract Background People report using cannabis as a substitute for prescription medications but may be doing so without the knowledge of their primary health care providers (PCPs). This lack integration creates serious concerns, e.g., to treat medical conditions that have established treatment options. Methods We conducted an anonymous, cross-sectional online survey among patrons dispensary in Michigan ( n = 275) examine aspects relationship with PCP and perceptions related cannabis. Results Overall, 64% participants initiated use based on own experiences vs. 24% citing advice from PCP. Although 80% reported knew they currently used cannabis, 41% had not always known. Only 14% obtained authorization 18% rated PCP’s about very good or excellent only 21% were completely confident ability integrate into treatment. 86% substituted pharmaceutical medications, 69% 134) those who some gap substitution, 44% 86) was unaware substitution. Conclusions Patients frequently drugs, often knowledge. most disclosed PCP, ranged widely many licensure outside physician. Our results highlight need standardized physician education around appropriate use.

Language: Английский

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How machine learning is used to study addiction in digital healthcare: A systematic review

International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 100175 - 100175

Published: April 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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Medical Cannabis Use Among Older Adults in Canada: Self-Reported Data on Types and Amount Used, and Perceived Effects

Drugs & Aging, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 39(2), P. 153 - 163

Published: Dec. 23, 2021

Language: Английский

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Patient Perceptions of Prenatal Cannabis Use and Implications for Clinicians

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 10, 2023

OBJECTIVE: To understand pregnant patients' reasons for prenatal cannabis use and perceptions of safety, desired undesirable health care experiences, information about secondarily to racial differences in these preferences. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study including 18 semi-structured, race-concordant virtual focus groups with individuals who self-reported at entry large integrated system Northern California from November 2021 December 2021. The included semi-structured questions that were recorded, transcribed, coded by the research team. Thematic analysis was used analyze data. RESULTS: Overall, 53 participants included; 30 self-identified, as White 23 self-identified Black. Participants averaged 30.3 years age (SD 5.2 years) on average 20.9 weeks gestation enrollment; 69.8% reported daily use, 24.5% weekly 5.7% monthly or less entrance care. Although some quit early pregnancy because concerns potential risks, many perceived lack scientific evidence believed safe. Many preferred over-the-counter prescription medications treating mood, morning sickness, pain, sleep. valued open interactions obstetricians acknowledged their motivations they risks through conversations educational materials. Black participants' perspectives generally similar, but few uniquely described bias related use. CONCLUSION: Pregnant patients manage mood medical symptoms, safer than medications. Obstetrician-initiated, patient-centered around advice discontinue during pregnancy, exploration willingness switch medically recommended interventions pregnancy-related symptoms may benefit patients.

Language: Английский

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Assessing Health Care Providers' Knowledge of Medical Cannabis

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. 501 - 507

Published: Aug. 31, 2021

Introduction: Many health care providers would benefit from greater knowledge and awareness of medical cannabis, even if they choose not to integrate it into their practice. Unfortunately, generally report low cannabis cite this lack as a barrier making patient recommendations. It is important understand providers' its correlates. However, few studies have rigorously assessed clinically relevant cannabis-related knowledge, instead typically focusing on attitudes toward perceived knowledge. Methods: Physicians in university-affiliated system completed an anonymous online survey. The survey participants' basic demographics experience, experiences with education, beliefs about competency regarding relation the current scientific evidence. Results: average level was 58% correct, scores ranging 39% 78% correct. Perceived predicted actual those who pursued self-initiated study or attended lecture had higher levels. Conclusion: Levels factual among physicians were moderate. Our results highlight mismatch between physician policy. We offer our brief, 10-min assessment baseline for characterizing acknowledging that content interpretation may change advances.

Language: Английский

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Perceptions of the health risks of cannabis: estimates from national surveys in Canada and the United States, 2018–2019

Health Education Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 37(2), P. 61 - 78

Published: March 1, 2022

Few studies have compared knowledge of the specific health risks cannabis across jurisdictions. This study aimed to examine perceptions in Canada and US states with without legal non-medical cannabis. Cross-sectional data were collected from 2018 2019 International Cannabis Policy Study online surveys. Respondents aged 16-65 (n = 72 459) recruited Nielsen panels using non-probability methods. completed questions on nine effects (including two 'false' control items). Socio-demographic collected. Regression models tested differences outcomes between jurisdictions by frequency use, adjusting for socio-demographic factors. Across jurisdictions, agreement statements was highest driving after use (66-80%), during pregnancy/breastfeeding (61-71%) addiction (51-62%) lowest risk psychosis schizophrenia (23-37%). Additionally, 12-18% 6-7% respondents agreed assertions that could cure/prevent cancer cause diabetes, respectively. Health among Canadian respondents, followed had legalized not (P < 0.001). Overall, findings demonstrate a substantial deficit cannabis, particularly frequent consumers.

Language: Английский

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A review of social media platform policies that address cannabis promotion, marketing and sales

Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: June 19, 2023

Cannabis marketing exposure via social media may impact use in youth and young adults. Most states with recreational cannabis lack policies regarding media-based marketing. Thus, we examined such among prominent platforms, particularly those popular

Language: Английский

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