Marijuana Use among Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women of Reproductive Age, 2013–2019

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ID21646237
AuthorsEmily K Kobernik (0000-0002-3121-2079, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA, corresponding author), Nicole D Ford (0000-0002-6463-5094, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA), Madison Levecke (0000-0002-1794-4433, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA), Romeo R Galang (0000-0001-9837-0699, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA), Brooke Hoots (0000-0002-6738-8703, Division of Overdose Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA), Douglas R Roehler (0000-0003-3646-7174, Division of Overdose Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA), Jean Y Ko (0000-0003-0961-9793, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA)
Year2024
Volume59
Issue5
Pages690-698
Publication date2024-04-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSubstance Use & Misuse (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1082-6084 • E-ISSN: 1532-2491
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10826084.2023.2294974
PMID38132561
OpenAlexW4390113994
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited40

BACKGROUND: Marijuana is the most commonly used federally illicit substance among reproductive-age women in the United States. Updated information on marijuana use in this population can inform clinical and public health interventions. METHODS: Data from the 2013-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health was used to report weighted prevalence estimates of marijuana use in the past month, past 2-12 months, and past year among women aged 18-44 years with self-reported pregnancy status. Bivariate analyses and general linear regression models with Poisson distribution using appropriate survey procedures identified factors associated with past-year marijuana use by pregnancy status. RESULTS: Among pregnant women, 4.9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.1-5.6) reported marijuana use in the past month, 10.4% (95% CI: 9.3-11.5) in the past 2-12 months, and 15.2% (95% CI: 13.9-16.6) in the past year. Among nonpregnant women, 11.8% (95% CI: 11.5-12.0) reported marijuana use in the past month, 7.8% (95% CI: 7.6-8.0) in the past 2-12 months, and 19.5% (95% CI: 19.2-19.9) in the past year. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, past-year marijuana use was 2.3-5.1 times more likely among pregnant, and 2.1 to 4.6 times more likely among nonpregnant women who reported past-year tobacco smoking, alcohol use, or other illicit drug use compared to those reporting no substance use. CONCLUSIONS: Pregnant and nonpregnant women reporting marijuana use, alone or with other substances, can benefit from substance use screening and treatment facilitation

Cannabis · Drug · Environmental health · Illicit drug · Population · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Public health · Reproductive health · Substance use · Young adult · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Demography · Medicine · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes · Gerontology

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