A feasibility study to assess the recruitment and retention of pregnant patients who regularly use cannabis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess first-trimester recruitment and retention of pregnant patients who regularly used cannabis, but not other substances, measured by willingness to participate in a research study, completion of self-administered electronic questionnaires, and willingness to provide urine samples during each trimester of pregnancy. We designed and launched a prospective feasibility study titled, Cannabis Legalization in Michigan (CALM) - Maternal & Infant Health (MIH), in two Michigan clinics after the recreational use of cannabis became legal for adults 21 years and older.

Results

Over half (52%) of patients asked to participate in CALM-MIH were consented to the study. Two-thirds (66%) of screened patients initiated prenatal care during their first trimester of pregnancy an

SUBMITTER: Vanderziel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11197186 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature