Main Themes | Group 1 - Cannabis only | Group 2 - Cannabis, Alcohol, Tobacco | Group 3 - Cannabis and other illicit substances | Group 4 - Cannabis and herbal medicines |
Main decision considered by participants | How to modulate cannabis use to maximize benefits and minimize risks. | Whether or not to cease or decrease cannabis use in pregnancy. | How to quit substance use and the barriers and facilitators to quitting. | Deciding which herbal remedy to use to control pregnancy-related symptoms. |
Descriptions of Risks and Benefits Considered
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Risks: - Harm to fetus - Potential risks of pharmaceutical products versus cannabis - Involvement with criminal justice or child welfare services Benefits: - Management of pre-existing conditions and improving general overall health - Management of pregnancy related symptoms and conditions | Risks: - Harm to fetus - Maternal health, addiction, stress & withdrawal Benefits: - Minor mentions of benefits for depression and other medical problems | Risks: - Harm to fetus - Involvement with criminal justice or child welfare services - Compromised ability to parent other children - Feelings of guilt or worry - Deteriorated interaction with health care providers [2]Benefits: - Brief mentions in quotes about cost benefits and stress relief | Risks: -Harm to fetus Benefit: -Effective control of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy |
How Information Was Sought and Used | Sources of information: - Healthcare providers - Internet - Friends and Family - Cannabis retailers Appraisal of information: - Diverse and conflicting/contradictory - Lack of clarity around safety | Not mentioned | Sources of Information: related to quitting substance use and were acquired from substance-abuse programs | Sources of Information: - Prior knowledge - Trusted sources of advice (friends, family, healthcare providers, herbalists, the internet) - Intuition and instinct |