Marijuana use and its association with unhealthy weight control and muscle-enhancing behaviors among sexual minority men in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis
Our results suggest a significant association between marijuana use and elevated odds of engaging in unhealthy weight control and muscle-enhancing behaviors among sexual minority men. Findings highlight the need for tailored public health interventions addressing both substance use and body image within LGBTQ + communities.
Authors
- Yunan Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0665-5572)
- Alvin H. Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4882-7106)
- Chiamaka Ibeh
Institutions
- University of New Haven (US)
- Faculty of 1000 (United States) (US)
- New York University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cannabis Research
- Published
- 2026-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-026-00398-9
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00