Ethnic differences in the patterns, sources, and reasons for cannabis use among cancer patients at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Patterns and reasons for cannabis use differed among cancer patients by ethnic group in this exploratory cross-sectional study aimed to provide data for more rigorous study. Understanding these distinctions are pivotal in conducting more rigorous studies that address the unique needs of diverse populations utilizing cannabis for managing cancer-related symptoms.
Authors
- Jessica Y. Islam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3690-3848)
- Frank J. Penedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2422-2391)
- Denise C. Vidot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8254-6928)
- Amrit Baral (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0961-9665)
- Marlene Camacho‐Rivera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2343-2941)
- Claudia Martinez
- Nicolas Hernandez-Ortega
- Bria-Necole Diggs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6271-2722)
Institutions
- University of Miami (US)
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (US)
- Moffitt Cancer Center (US)
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JNCI Monographs
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgad037
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.34
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Health Systems
- National Institutes of Health
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities