Date of Award

1-1-2023

Language

English

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

College/School/Department

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Content Description

1 online resource (vi, 48 pages) : illustrations

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Elizabeth Vásquez

Committee Members

Haven Battles, Melissa Tracy

Keywords

Cannabis, Disparities, LGBTQ, Minority, Youth, Marijuana abuse

Subject Categories

Public Health

Abstract

Background:Cannabis use can have a multitude of health effects on developing youth, including mental health distress and other impacts on youth well-being. With the passage of the Marihuana and Taxation Act in New York State (NYS) in March of 2021, which legalized recreational cannabis use for those ages 21 and over, it is imperative to consider its potential impact on the prevalence of youth cannabis use. This concern is amplified for minority youth as previous research has observed increased prevalence of substance use for these populations. Additionally, intersecting identities between minoritized populations and differing health statuses and social experiences may further impact prevalence of substance use. This study explores the current prevalence of cannabis use among NYS high school students and aims to identify factors that may increase the likelihood of being a current cannabis user, with a particular focus on intersectionality among LGBTQIA+ youth and racial and ethnic minority youth with their experiences of mental health distress and bullying.

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