Alexander C Ewing1, Gillian L Schauer2, Althea M Grant-Lenzy3, Rashid Njai3, Kelsey C Coy4, Jean Y Ko5. 1. Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. Electronic address: yhy4@cdc.gov. 2. CDC Foundation, 600 Peachtree St NE Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA; Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. 3. Office of Non-communicable Disease, Injury, and Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA; United States Public Health Services, Commissioned Corps, 1101 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852, USA. 4. Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. 5. Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA; United States Public Health Services, Commissioned Corps, 1101 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of current (past 30 days) marijuana use and its associations with demographic, other substance use, chronic disease, physical health and mental health measures among women of reproductive age (18-44 years) in 12 US states. METHODS: This analysis used 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 16,556 women of reproductive age in 12 US states. Women self-reported current marijuana use and covariates. Weighted χ2 statistics and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) were calculated accounting for the complex survey design. RESULTS: Among women of reproductive age, 9.9 % reported current marijuana use. Current cigarette use (aPR: 2.0, 95 % CI: 1.6, 2.6), current e-cigarette use (aPR: 1.9, 95 % CI: 1.4, 2.6), binge drinking (aPR: 2.6, 95 % CI: 1.9, 3.6), ever having received a depression diagnosis (aPR: 1.6, 95 % CI: 1.2, 2.1), and ≥14 days of poor mental health in the past 30 days (aPR: 1.8, 95 % CI: 1.3, 2.4) were all associated with higher adjusted prevalence of current marijuana use. Reporting ≥14 days of poor physical health within the last 30 was associated with a 40 % lower adjusted prevalence of current marijuana use (aPR: 0.6, 95 % CI: 0.4, 0.8). CONCLUSION: Current marijuana use among women of reproductive age was associated with other substance use, poor mental health, and depression. As state laws concerning marijuana use continue to change, it is important to monitor usage patterns and to assess associated health risks in this population. Published by Elsevier B.V.
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of current (past 30 days) marijuana use and its associations with demographic, other substance use, chronic disease, physical health and mental health measures among women of reproductive age (18-44 years) in 12 US states. METHODS: This analysis used 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data from 16,556 women of reproductive age in 12 US states. Women self-reported current marijuana use and covariates. Weighted χ2 statistics and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) were calculated accounting for the complex survey design. RESULTS: Among women of reproductive age, 9.9 % reported current marijuana use. Current cigarette use (aPR: 2.0, 95 % CI: 1.6, 2.6), current e-cigarette use (aPR: 1.9, 95 % CI: 1.4, 2.6), binge drinking (aPR: 2.6, 95 % CI: 1.9, 3.6), ever having received a depression diagnosis (aPR: 1.6, 95 % CI: 1.2, 2.1), and ≥14 days of poor mental health in the past 30 days (aPR: 1.8, 95 % CI: 1.3, 2.4) were all associated with higher adjusted prevalence of current marijuana use. Reporting ≥14 days of poor physical health within the last 30 was associated with a 40 % lower adjusted prevalence of current marijuana use (aPR: 0.6, 95 % CI: 0.4, 0.8). CONCLUSION: Current marijuana use among women of reproductive age was associated with other substance use, poor mental health, and depression. As state laws concerning marijuana use continue to change, it is important to monitor usage patterns and to assess associated health risks in this population. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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Cannabis; Chronic disease; Marijuana; Reproductive age; Substance use; Women