A qualitative study of experiences among young adults who increased their cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Autor: Struik LL; Faculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada. laura.struik@ubc.ca., Armasu A; Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CrCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada., Fortin G; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.; Centre de recherche en santé publique (CReSP), Montréal, Québec, Canada., Riglea T; Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CrCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada.; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada., Kalubi J; Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CrCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada.; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.; Centre de recherche en santé publique (CReSP), Montréal, Québec, Canada., Ferlatte O; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.; Centre de recherche en santé publique (CReSP), Montréal, Québec, Canada., Naja M; Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CrCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada., O'Loughlin J; Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CrCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada.; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada., Sylvestre MP; Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CrCHUM), Montréal, QC, Canada.; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: BMC public health [BMC Public Health] 2024 Sep 06; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 2434. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 06.
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19886-9
Abstrakt: Background: Young adults face unique vulnerabilities during major life disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic contributed to increases in mental health challenges and substance use among young adults. This study explores the experiences of young adults who increased their cannabis use during the pandemic.
Methods: Participants were recruited from the Nicotine Dependence in Teens (NDIT) study, and qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted via Zoom. A total of 25 participants (ages 33-34) reporting increased cannabis use during the pandemic were included. Thematic analysis and gender-based analysis was employed to extract key themes.
Results: Five themes emerged: (1) No disruption in cannabis use; (2) Cannabis use to manage declines in mental health; (3) Cannabis use to break up pandemic boredom; (4) Cannabis use as an expression of freedom; (5) Cannabis use as "another way to chill out."
Conclusions: This research provides valuable perspectives on how major life disruptions, like the COVID-19 pandemic, influence cannabis use among young adults. The findings offer guidance for public health initiatives and highlight avenues for further investigation.
(© 2024. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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