Exploring preferences for different modes of cannabis use during early pregnancy: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Rates of prenatal cannabis use are rising, yet little is known about modes of cannabis use during pregnancy. This focus group study with pregnant individuals aimed to examine use patterns and perceptions regarding common modes of prenatal cannabis use.

Method

Kaiser Permanente Northern California pregnant adult patients who identified as White or Black and self-reported cannabis use during pregnancy were recruited to participate (N = 53; 40% Black, 60% White; Mean_age = 30.3, SD = 5.2). Eighteen focus groups with race-concordant facilitators followed a semi-structured format that queried participants on their prenatal cannabis use, including preferred modes of use (e.g., vapes, blunts, dabs, joints, edibles, topicals, pipes). Focus group discussions were

SUBMITTER: Mian MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11828036 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature