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Perceived Risk of Weekly Cannabis Use, Past 30-Day Cannabis Use, and Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women in the United States.

Gage C OdomLinda Bauer CottlerCatherine W StrileyCatalina Lopez-Quintero
Published in: International journal of women's health (2020)
Younger age, living in poverty, early trimester of pregnancy, and co-use of tobacco and/or alcohol increased the odds of cannabis use among pregnant women. As cannabis legalization spreads and cannabis use is increasingly perceived as safe, there is a growing need for research to determine the reasons why women in the identified at-risk subgroups are using cannabis during pregnancy.
Keyphrases
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • preterm birth
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • pregnant women
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • alcohol consumption
  • cervical cancer screening
  • breast cancer risk