Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters
Introduction Most individuals use cannabis for relaxation and may misuse this substance. Vulnerable communities who have experienced multiple traumas may be predisposed to cannabis abuse. Hence, more cannabis abuse is deserving of more attention. Objectives To determine the prevalence and correlates...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:e4d84ea19a364a53b6c9756c031879c3 2023-11-12T04:17:15+01:00 Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters G. Obuobi-Donkor R. Shalaby E. Eboreime B. Agyapong V. I. O. Agyapong 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.818 https://doaj.org/article/e4d84ea19a364a53b6c9756c031879c3 EN eng Cambridge University Press https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933823008180/type/journal_article https://doaj.org/toc/0924-9338 https://doaj.org/toc/1778-3585 doi:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.818 0924-9338 1778-3585 https://doaj.org/article/e4d84ea19a364a53b6c9756c031879c3 European Psychiatry, Vol 66, Pp S378-S378 (2023) Psychiatry RC435-571 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.818 2023-10-29T00:41:09Z Introduction Most individuals use cannabis for relaxation and may misuse this substance. Vulnerable communities who have experienced multiple traumas may be predisposed to cannabis abuse. Hence, more cannabis abuse is deserving of more attention. Objectives To determine the prevalence and correlates of likely cannabis abuse among residents of Fort McMurray. Methods A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing an online questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 25. Correlation analysis was conducted to assess likely cannabis abuse and its association with other mental health conditions. Results One hundred and eighty-sixed out of the two hundred and forty-nine completed the online survey, giving a response rate of 74.7%. The prevalence of self-reported cannabis abuse was 14%. Most of the participants were females (159, 85.5%), owned their houses (145, 78.0%), and 103 (60.6%) reported being exposed to at least a trauma (COVID-19, flooding, or wildfire). Rented accommodation predicted likely cannabis abuse (OR = 3.86; 95% CI: 1.34–11.14), males were more likely to abuse cannabis than the female gender (OR= 6.25; 95% CI: 1.89–20), and participants in a relationship were more likely to abuse cannabis (OR = 6.33; 95% CI: 1.67–24.39). There was a statistically significant association between depressive and anxiety symptoms and likely cannabis abuse. Conclusions The study found an association between depression and anxiety symptoms with cannabis abuse among residents of the Fort McMurray population. Sociodemographic characteristics predispose individuals to problematic cannabis use. Vulnerable communities who have endured multiple disasters need psychological care and support to reduce and prevent cannabis abuse. Disclosure of Interest None Declared Article in Journal/Newspaper Fort McMurray Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
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Introduction Most individuals use cannabis for relaxation and may misuse this substance. Vulnerable communities who have experienced multiple traumas may be predisposed to cannabis abuse. Hence, more cannabis abuse is deserving of more attention. Objectives To determine the prevalence and correlates of likely cannabis abuse among residents of Fort McMurray. Methods A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing an online questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 25. Correlation analysis was conducted to assess likely cannabis abuse and its association with other mental health conditions. Results One hundred and eighty-sixed out of the two hundred and forty-nine completed the online survey, giving a response rate of 74.7%. The prevalence of self-reported cannabis abuse was 14%. Most of the participants were females (159, 85.5%), owned their houses (145, 78.0%), and 103 (60.6%) reported being exposed to at least a trauma (COVID-19, flooding, or wildfire). Rented accommodation predicted likely cannabis abuse (OR = 3.86; 95% CI: 1.34–11.14), males were more likely to abuse cannabis than the female gender (OR= 6.25; 95% CI: 1.89–20), and participants in a relationship were more likely to abuse cannabis (OR = 6.33; 95% CI: 1.67–24.39). There was a statistically significant association between depressive and anxiety symptoms and likely cannabis abuse. Conclusions The study found an association between depression and anxiety symptoms with cannabis abuse among residents of the Fort McMurray population. Sociodemographic characteristics predispose individuals to problematic cannabis use. Vulnerable communities who have endured multiple disasters need psychological care and support to reduce and prevent cannabis abuse. Disclosure of Interest None Declared |
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Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters |
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Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters |
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Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters |
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Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters |
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Prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters |
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prevalence and correlates of cannabis abuse among vulnerable communities following multiple natural disasters |
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