Arch Womens Ment Health DOI 10.1007/s00737-015-0529-9

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Marijuana use and pregnancy: prevalence, associated characteristics, and birth outcomes Katrina Mark 1 & Andrea Desai 1 & Mishka Terplan 2,3

Received: 26 October 2014 / Accepted: 9 April 2015 # Springer-Verlag Wien 2015

Abstract This study examines the prevalence, behaviors, and birth outcomes associated with marijuana use in pregnancy. This was a retrospective cohort from a university-based prenatal care clinic from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. The primary exposure was marijuana use, defined by self-report or urine toxicology. Demographic and outcome data were determined by chart review and analyzed by chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, ANOVA, and logistic regression. Three hundred and ninety-six patients initiated prenatal care during this time frame; 116 (29.3 %) of whom screened positive for marijuana at initial visit. Patients who used marijuana were less likely to have graduated high school (p=0.016) or be employed (p=0.015); they were more likely to use tobacco (p

Marijuana use and pregnancy: prevalence, associated characteristics, and birth outcomes.

This study examines the prevalence, behaviors, and birth outcomes associated with marijuana use in pregnancy. This was a retrospective cohort from a u...
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