Journal
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Volume 174, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107656
Keywords
Childhood adversity; Stressful life events; Trauma; Marijuana; Pregnancy; Maternal health
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Cumulative exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and antenatal stressful life events (ASLEs) are independently associated with marijuana use during pregnancy. Assessing the joint associations of ACEs and recent ASLEs on marijuana use can identify people who may benefit from early intervention.
Cumulative exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and antenatal stressful life events (ASLEs) are independently associated with marijuana use during pregnancy. However, research has not explored how both exposures may influence marijuana use jointly. Assessing the joint associations of ACEs and recent ASLEs on marijuana use can identify people who may benefit from early intervention. Data come from the Nevada Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, 2017-2020 (N = 2483). We assessed eight measures of ACEs before age 18 and fourteen measures of ASLEs twelve months before giving birth. Generalized estimating equations estimated the direct and joint associations (additive and multiplicative interaction) of ACEs and ASLEs on marijuana use during pregnancy. 9.8% used marijuana during the most recent pregnancy. Compared to people who reported no ACEs, those reporting 1 ACE (adjusted prevalence ratio[aPR] = 1.96, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.30-2.94), 3 ACEs (aPR = 3.58, 95%CI = 2.69-4.77), and 4+ ACEs (aPR = 3.67, 95%CI = 2.36-5.72) were more likely to use marijuana. Compared to people reporting no ASLEs, those reporting 4+ ASLEs (aPR = 3.12, 95% CI = 1.64-5.92) were more likely to use marijuana. There was evidence of interaction for high ACE and ASLE exposure on an additive scale. ACEs and ASLEs were independently associated with marijuana use during pregnancy, and there was evidence of additive interaction. Screening for ACEs and ASLEs during pregnancy, referrals to appropriate behavioral health services, and trauma-informed approaches are important to address marijuana use during pregnancy.
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