Perceptions, barriers, and facilitators of cannabis screening during pregnancy and labor: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cannabis is the most commonly used federally illicit substance during pregnancy. Yet, little is known about women's lived experiences of being screened for cannabis use during pregnancy.

Objective

To explore perceptions of cannabis use during pregnancy and childbirth, including experiences of being screened for cannabis use during the intrapartum period.

Methods

We conducted a phenomenological qualitative study using semi-structured, online interviews with 16 English-speaking women who gave birth at a U.S. hospital within the past three months. After transcription of interview recordings, two coders analyzed data using inductive thematic analysis. We also generated descriptive statistics for sociodemographic characteristics and cannabis use behaviors.

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SUBMITTER: Skelton K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401156 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature