Cannabis Use and Self-Reported Bothersome Symptoms in People with HIV

Abstract Objective: While cannabis use is common among people with HIV (PWH), there have been few studies examining the association of use with health outcomes among PWH. We aimed to evaluate the association between cannabis use and bothersome physical and mental health symptoms using both self-report and a direct biomarker for cannabis use. Method: The Medications, Alcohol and Substance use in HIV Study (MASH) is a cross-cohort study focused on polypharmacy and substance use among PWH. Participants were enrolled from