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Newest firstBackground Gender differences in anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) have been noted in international research, yet systematic analyses are rare. This study addresses that gap by providing the first comprehensive evaluation of the doping prevalence by gender in Serbia. Methods A 19-year retrospective quantitative analysis was conducted on data collected by the Anti-Doping Agency of Serbia (ADAS) between 2006 and 2…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Highly purified Cannabidiol (CBD, epidiolex) is approved for treating Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), and tuberous sclerosis (TSC), with off-label use in drug-resistant epilepsies. The aim of this study is to evaluate efficacy, safety, and long-term retention of CBD in a large pediatric population. Methods We prospectively included all consecutive patients initiating CBD for drug-re…
Background While increasing numbers of parents use medical cannabis, little is known about their cannabis use or health, despite potential implications for child well-being. Recognizing that parenting is shaped by gendered roles and norms, this study compared mothers and fathers who use cannabis as medical cannabis patients. Methods Parents living with children (N = 372; 62.9 % mothers, 37.1 % fathers) were identi…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 8-10% of trauma-exposed individuals globally (2), with significant gender disparities in prevalence and clinicalpresentation. The relationship between PTSD and substance use disorders creates complex comorbidity patterns requiring gender-sensitive approaches. ObjectiveTo examine gender-specific differences in PTSD symptom expression and addiction patterns amo…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundFamily meals are associated with adolescent health outcomes. Studies have reported that girls are less likely than boys to have dinner with their families.PurposeThis study examined gender differences in family meal frequency and the relationship between meal frequency and other health measures, using a large and representative sample of California middle and high school students.MethodsThis study analyz…
Open article record in new tab ↗(1) Background: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the relationship between identifying as transgender and substance use. (2) Methods: We searched for relevant studies in PubMed, Scopus, the Web of Science, and PsycINFO on 21 July 2021. (3) Results: Twenty studies comparing transgender and cisgender people were included in this work, accounting for a total of 2,376,951 participants (18,329 of whom were transgender…
Gender differences in psychiatric disorders and drug use are well known. Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug among young people. In recent years, its use has been related to the development of psychiatric pathologies; however, few studies have incorporated the gender perspective as of yet. The present work analyses the literature to determine the existence of gender differences in the development of psyc…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveTo examine the associations of sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors with depression, anxiety, and self-reported health status during the COVID-19 lockdown in Ecuador. We also assessed the differences in these associations between women and men. Design, setting, and participantsWe conducted a cross-sectional study of adults living in Ecuador between July and October 2020. All data were c…
Background Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) has been linked to environmental, personality, mental health, neurocognitive and neurobiological risk factors. While many studies have revealed gender differences in CUD, the relative importance of these complex factors by gender has not been described. Methods We conducted a data-driven examination of gender differences in CUD in a community sample of young adults (Human Con…
Open article record in new tab ↗Diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction are frequently co-morbid with major depressive disorder. In the current review, it is argued that vascular inflammation is a factor that is common to all disorders and that an endothelial dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier could be involved in the induction of depression symptoms. Biomarkers for vascular inflammation include a high plasma level of C…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and Aims: Several studies have pointed to relatively high levels of illicit drug use among students in higher education compared to the general population. The aim of the present study was to provide an updated examination of self-reported illicit drug use among Norwegian University and college students. Methods: Data stem from the SHoT study (Students' Health and Well-being Study), a nationwide cross-s…
BACKGROUND: This study focuses on sexual orientation and gender-based differences among Israeli young adult substance use behaviors. In addition, it evaluates young adult perception of substance use and acceptance of substances use by close friends. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study. A self-reported anonymous questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 496 young-adults (age: M = 23.14, SD…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesSubstance use among adolescents varies with gender and between countries. Urbanization may contribute to this. The aim of our study is to explore the association between the degree of urbanization and gender differences in adolescent smoking, binge drinking, and cannabis use.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire survey of Slovak adolescents was used (N = 3,493; mean age = 14.33), stratified by degree of…
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