Before and After Legalization: Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Patients at a Tertiary Care Centre in Ontario.

Authors :: Drabkin M
Pudwell J
Smith GN
Source :: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC [J Obstet Gynaecol Can] 2022 Jul; Vol. 44 (7), pp. 808-812. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 May 05.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: We compared levels of cannabis and other substance use before and after the legalization of cannabis in the obstetric population of the Kingston General Hospital (KGH). Urine samples were collected from patients admitted to KGH labour and delivery in September/October 2018 and September/October 2019. Urine was anonymously screened for cannabis and other substances. Approximately 9.5%-10% of patients screened positive for cannabis. We found no difference in the prevalence of cannabis use in our sample after legalization. Health care providers should discuss cannabis with patients who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.<br /> (Copyright © 2022 The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada/La Société des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Canada. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Female
Health Personnel
Humans
Ontario epidemiology
Pregnancy
Tertiary Care Centers
Cannabis adverse effects
Substance-Related Disorders

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1701-2163
Volume :: 44
Issue :: 7
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 35525428
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogc.2022.03.014

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