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Newest firstPurpose Over 75% of Americans have legal access to medical cannabis, though physical access is not uniform and can be difficult for rural residents. Additionally, substantial stigma remains in using medical cannabis, particularly within the health care system. This article argues that rural Americans may be particularly affected by such stigma and may thus be more likely to not report cannabis use to health care p…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in disposable electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use. Several countries have banned or are considering banning disposable e-cigarettes, which might affect adults who use disposable e-cigarettes for harm reduction. Understanding patterns of disposable versus non-disposable e-cigarette use among adults who currently use e-cigarettes is essential to inform p…
Introduction Residential clients frequently report high psychological distress at intake, but little is known about changes in distress throughout treatment. This study aimed to identify in-treatment trajectories for psychological distress and factors associated with trajectory classes. Methods A retrospective cohort of adults attending Australian non-government residential substance use treatment between 2012 and…
Objective To investigate the association between prenatal cannabis use and perinatal outcomes using longitudinal data from pregnant individuals. Study design This secondary-data analysis study utilized data collected from 894 pregnant individuals followed in the Stress in Pregnancy longitudinal study, conducted between 2009 and 2013. The status of cannabis use was ascertained through interviews and electronic medi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tobacco smoking and sharing of instruments have been reported to increase TB risk. In 2022, cannabis was legalized in Thailand. To address for the potential increase in cannabis use after legalization and the reported increased TB risk associated with cannabis usage, we aimed to estimate the odds ratio and population-att…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective The accessibility of legal cannabis in Canada may influence how consumers source their cannabis. The aims of this study were to examine (a) the distance between respondents' homes and legal retail stores, (b) the cannabis sources used in the past 12 months, and (c) the association between cannabis sources used and distance to legal retail stores. Method Data were analyzed from Canadian respondents partic…
Open article record in new tab ↗Researchers have begun studying the impact of human opioid and cannabinoid use on dog populations. These studies have used data from an animal poison control center (APCC) and there are concerns that due to the illicit nature and social stigma concerning the use of these drugs, owners may not always be forthcoming with veterinarians or APCC staff regarding pet exposures to these toxicants. As a result, models deri…
Open article record in new tab ↗Many regions have experienced successive epidemic waves of COVID-19 since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 with heterogeneous differences in mortality. Elucidating factors differentially associated with mortality between epidemic waves may inform clinical and public health strategies. We examined clinical and demographic data among patients admitted with COVID-19 during the first (March-June 2020) and second (December…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Community-based bilingual doula (CBD) services have been established to respond to migrant women's needs and reduce barriers to high quality maternity care. The aim of this study was to compare birth outcomes for migrant women who received CBD support in labour with birth outcomes for (1) migrant women who experienced usual care without CBD support, and (2) Swedish-born women giving birth during the sam…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Alcohol (ETOH) intoxication is a common comorbidity in traumatic brain injury (TBI), and marijuana (THC) has been implicated as a major risk factor for trauma. The objective this study was to investigate the combined effects of ETOH and THC on mortality after TBI. Materials and methods A retrospective review of patient data was performed to assess adult (>18 years) patients with brain injuries between J…
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: Studies conducted on characteristics of binge drinking and associated behaviours in college student populations are scarce especially in France. Hence, it is important to identify risk factors for binge drinking at university, especially those which may be changed. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of binge drinking and associated behaviours across a large sample of college students in…
Background HIV is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. Like many other African nations with high HIV burden, heterosexual intercourse is the commonest mode of HIV spread. The estimation of prevalence and factors associated with sexual intercourse among in-school adolescents has potential to inform public health interventions aimed at reducing the burden of sex-related diseases in Zambia. Methods W…
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