Table 6: Main themes organized by comparator group (suggest print #4)
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
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