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Provider Perspectives of Conversations and Practices Surrounding Perinatal Cannabis Use
Marie A Hayes1, Sara M Witcraft1, Emily Johnson2
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina.
Objective:
To explore practices and perspectives of perinatal providers related to cannabis use during pregnancy and postpartum.
Method:
A mixed methods approach was employed using data collected from 18 perinatal providers practicing in the United States.
Results:
Most (72%) providers surveyed conduct universal evidence-based screening for perinatal cannabis use. Providers report these conversations are important and relevant, but only 55% report comfort with the topic. Four higher-order themes and five sub-themes emerged to further describe providers experiences of these conversations, including barriers and beliefs.
Conclusions:
Providers believe conversations about peripartum cannabis use are important, but describe needing additional support navigating up-to-date information, legal statues, and patient perceptions.
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