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  • Title: Interaction with the justice system and other factors associated with pregnant women's self-report and continuation of use of marijuana.
    Author: Mark K, Pierce E, Joseph D, Crimmins S.
    Journal: Drug Alcohol Depend; 2020 Jan 01; 206():107723. PubMed ID: 31765856.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Marijuana use in pregnancy is common and self-report of use to healthcare providers is variable. This study evaluates the relationship between prior interaction with the justice system as well as other factors associated with self-report and continuation of use of marijuana in pregnancy. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included women with a positive urine toxicology test for marijuana at their initial prenatal visit. Prior interaction with the judicial system was determined by querying a publicly available database. Those who did and did not self-report use were compared using chi square and Fisher's exact test for analysis of categorical variables and t test for comparison of means. A logistic regression was performed to determine factors related to remaining positive at the time of birth. RESULTS: Of 597 women included in analysis, 308 (51.6%) self-reported use. African American women were more likely to self-report use (p = 0.02). Interaction with the justice system was not statistically predictive of self-report. Of 483 (80.9%) who had birth outcome data available, 117 (24.2%) had positive marijuana tests at the time of delivery. Women who tested positive at birth were older (27.3 v 25, p < 0.01), more likely to present later for care (p = 0.02) and more likely to have self-reported their use at their initial visit (p = 0.03). DISCUSSION: Discrepancies exist between pregnant women's self-report of marijuana use and biologic testing results. Women with positive toxicology testing who self-report use may do so due to more problematic use and may benefit from enhanced interventions.
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