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Marijuana smoking and asthma: a protocol for a meta-analysis
Jincheng Lei1, Mingjie Shao2,3
1Central South University Xiangya School of Public Health, Changsha, Hunan, China.
BMJ Open
|January 6, 2022
Summary
This meta-analysis protocol investigates the controversial link between marijuana smoking and asthma risk. Findings will clarify adverse pulmonary effects and inform public health strategies for asthma prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing concerns exist regarding the association between marijuana smoking and asthma.
- Previous research findings on this link are controversial and require further investigation.
- Quantifying this association is crucial for public health and clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze observational studies on marijuana smoking and asthma.
- To strengthen the evidence base on potential adverse pulmonary effects of marijuana use.
- To inform the development of asthma prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases up to September 1, 2021.
- Extraction of unadjusted and adjusted effect sizes (OR, RR, HR) and 95% CIs for pooled analyses.
- Assessment of heterogeneity, publication bias, and study quality using Newcastle-Ottawa Scale; statistical analysis with Review Manager and Stata.
Main Results:
- This section is not applicable for a protocol.
- The protocol outlines the methodology for future results.
- Anticipated results will quantify the association between marijuana smoking and asthma.
Conclusions:
- This meta-analysis protocol provides a framework for investigating the marijuana-asthma link.
- The findings are expected to clarify the public health implications of marijuana smoking on respiratory health.
- Results will contribute to evidence-based asthma prevention and management strategies.
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