Racial Disparities in Patterns and Modes of Current and Daily Marijuana Use among Adults Living with Children
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Abstract
Objective: This study sought to examine racial disparities in marijuana use among U.S. adults living with children.
Methods: Data are drawn from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to examine the prevalence of current (past month) and frequent (≥20 days in the last 30 days) marijuana use along with the mode of marijuana use by 7 racial and ethnic groups (non-Hispanic [NH] White, NH-Black, Hispanic, NH American Indian or Alaskan Native [AI/AN], NH-Asian, NH Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander only [NH/PI], and other/multiple races, n=22,659).
Results: Compared to NH White adults with children, NH Black adults had a higher prevalence of current marijuana use (23.1% vs. 16.9%, p=0.003) and NH AI/AN adults had two times higher prevalence of frequent use (17.3% vs. 8.4%, p=0.0003). Adults living in recreational marijuana legal states (vs. no) were also more likely to report marijuana use, and there were significant age × race/ethnicity and education × race/ethnicity interactions (p
Conclusions and relevance: Substantial racial disparities in marijuana use patterns among adults who live with children highlight a potential risk for adolescents' health. Addressing these differences is essential for promoting equitable health outcomes in diverse communities.
DOI
10.1007/s40615-024-02008-x
Publication Date
4-24-2024
Keywords
BRFSS, adults, current marijuana use, frequent marijuana use, racial disparities
ISSN
2196-8837
Recommended Citation
Dai HD, Idoate R, Mahroke A, Abresch C. Racial Disparities in Patterns and Modes of Current and Daily Marijuana Use among Adults Living with Children. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 2024; . doi: 10.1007/s40615-024-02008-x.
