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Newest firstBackground and objectives Adolescent substance use is a critical public health concern with significant long-term consequences, yet research on disparities by sexual orientation remains limited. Despite the unique stressors faced by sexual minority youth-particularly bisexual individuals-that increase their risk for substance use, most studies investigate disparities among older adolescents and adults. Using recen…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction As cannabis policies become more liberal, and products increasingly potent, it is important to monitor changes in rates of cannabis use and those at risk of harm. We used data from the largest national mental health survey in Australia to examine changes in prevalence, associations and comorbidity of past 12-month cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) from 2007 to 2020-22. Methods Data were dra…
ObjectiveAs epidemiological patterns of cannabis use and internalizing problems evolve globally, it is critical to reassess their associations-particularly in the post-legalization and post-pandemic context.MethodsParticipants were assessed in the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey's Mental Health Component (CCHS-MH; n = 25,113) and 2022 Mental Health and Access to Care Survey (MHACS; n = 9,861), two nationally…
Background Truancy, or unexcused school absenteeism, is linked to adolescent psychosocial and behavioral problems and may serve as a behavioral marker of developmental and ecological vulnerability. This study examined associations between truancy and psychosocial distress, violence, limited social support, and substance use among Filipino students. Methods Data were drawn from the 2019 Philippines Global School-Ba…
Open article record in new tab ↗Tobacco and cannabis use are prevalent among adults with HIV and co-use is associated with drug dependence and negative health outcomes such as lung disease. This study examined the co-use of tobacco and cannabis by HIV status overall and by sociodemographics. Data came from the adult sample from the 2021-2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Adjusted multinomial logistic regressions were performed on tobac…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background While many studies have explored the relationship between cannabis and opioid use, few have examined how individuals who use opioids only, cannabis only, or both substances differ in terms of sociodemographic and health-related characteristics. Understanding these differences may support the development of clinical and public health strategies addressing substance use patterns. Methods We analyzed data…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Adolescents face numerous challenges that influence their sexual behaviors. Among these, bullying victimization is a critical yet understudied factor that may impact engagement in unprotected sex. This study investigated the correlates of condom use among school-going Thai adolescents, with a main focus on bullying victimization. Methods This study is a secondary analysis of the Global School-based Stud…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background While prior studies have shown LGB individuals have elevated risk of poor mental health, poor physical health, and substance use, existing study designs may be improved by using representative samples, wider ranges of health outcomes, heterosexual comparison groups, and disaggregated data. The goal of this study is to provide estimates of multiple health disparities across sexual orientations in Canada…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence, drug education, and associated individual level, family and peer level, school level and community/macro level risk/protective factors of current illicit drug use among in-school adolescents in the Philippines. Method The 2019 Philippines Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), a nationally representative survey of teenagers aged 11 to 18 (mea…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Psychological well-being (PWB) is an important component of positive mental health (PMH) and an asset for population health. This study examined correlates of PWB among community-dwelling adults (18+ years) in the 10 Canadian provinces. Methods Using data from the 2019 Canadian Community Health Survey Rapid Response on PMH, we conducted linear regression analyses with sociodemographic, mental health,…
Objectives This study explored the prevalence and predictors of alcohol and cannabis co-use among 9263 Filipino adolescents, using data from the 2019 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS). Methods We conducted a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the GSHS, targeting adolescents aged 13-17 years and excluding cases with incomplete data on alcohol and cannabis use. Our analysis employed the bivariate c…
Background The concoction known as "lean" containing codeine and promethazine, holds a prominent cultural presence and is often referenced in mass media platforms (e.g., music and social media). Surprisingly, there's a scarcity of national data characterizing the use of lean. Therefore, the current study investigated the use of lean using national survey data and online forum participant input, and focused on iden…
Open article record in new tab ↗OBJECTIVES: Respiratory diseases are the leading cause of hospitalization in Nunavik (northern Québec, Canada) and contribute to disparities in life expectancy with the rest of Canada. As part of Qanuilirpitaa? 2017, a cross-sectional population-based health survey, we sought to describe the prevalence of respiratory health indicators, including the first estimate of airway obstruction based on spirometry in an In…
OBJECTIVES: To Characterize the population of Bogotá (Colombia), in terms of mental health, based on data from the 2015-National Mental Health Survey. METODOLOGY: A quantitative analysis was employed. Data for population living in Bogotá and collected in the 2015-National Mental Health Survey was employed to calculate the prevalence of mental health problems, disorders, and the use of psychoactive substances. The…
In this work, we examined healthcare seeking behavior (HSB) of patients visiting public healthcare facilities in an urban context. We conducted a cross-sectional survey across twenty-two primary and secondary public healthcare facilities in the South-west Delhi district in India. The survey was designed to ascertain from patients at these facilities their HSB - i.e., on what basis patients decide the type of healt…
Open article record in new tab ↗The polygenic risk score (PRS) allows for quantification of the relative contributions of genes and environment in population-based studies of mental health. We analyzed the impact of transdiagnostic schizophrenia PRS and measures of familial and environmental risk on the level of and change in general mental health (Short-Form-36 mental health) in the Netherlands Mental Health Survey and Incidence Study-2 general…
Background Whilst many studies have linked increased drug and cannabis exposure to adverse mental health (MH) outcomes their effects on whole populations and geotemporospatial relationships are not well understood. Methods Ecological cohort study of National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) geographically-linked substate-shapefiles 2010-2012 and 2014-2016 supplemented by five-year US American Community Survey…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Chronic back disorders (CBD) are a global health problem and the leading cause of years lived with disability. The present study aims to examine overall and specific trends in CBD in the Canadian population aged 18 to 65 years. Methods Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a cross-sectional study, from 2007 to 2014 (8 cycles) were used to calculate CBD prevalence across gender, age, geo…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Chronic back disorders (CBD) are prevalent, costly, and among the most common reasons for seeking primary care; however, little is known regarding the comparative use of family physician, chiropractic, and physiotherapy services among people with CBD in Canada. Elucidating these differences may identify potential gaps in access to care and inform the development of strategies to improve access. The rese…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Many studies have investigated heat wave related mortality, but less attention has been given to the health effects of cold spells in the context of global warming. The 2008 cold spell in China provided a unique opportunity to estimate the effects of the 2008 cold spell on mortality in subtropical regions, spatial heterogeneity of the effects, stratification effect and added effects caused by sustained…