Project 424562
Cannabis and nicotine vaping during pregnancy and postpartum
Cannabis and nicotine vaping during pregnancy and postpartum
Project Information
| Study Type: | Unclear |
| Research Theme: | Social / Cultural / Environmental / Population Health |
Institution & Funding
| Principal Investigator(s): | Greaves, Lorraine J; Poole, Nancy |
| Co-Investigator(s): | Cook, Jocelynn L |
| Institution: | Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (Vancouver, BC) |
| CIHR Institute: | Gender and Health |
| Program: | |
| Peer Review Committee: | Catalyst Grant : Health Effects of Vaping |
| Competition Year: | 2020 |
| Term: | 1 yr 0 mth |
Abstract Summary
Vaping during pregnancy and postpartum is under-investigated, resulting in little evidence on which to develop advice for women and practitioners. Vaping can involve either nicotine and/or cannabis, or a combination of both drugs. While pregnant women are often stigmatized for substance use, the increasing regulation and legalization of cannabis and availability of e-cigarettes present opportunities for increased use, and for the creation of evidence informed, harm reducing advice for both women and practitioners. This project will apply a survey and interview pregnant or postpartum women who vape(d) during pregnancy. The data, contextualized with available evidence on the effects of cannabis and/or nicotine on fetal, maternal or infant health, pregnancy and breastfeeding, will form the basis for development of advice and information for both groups.
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