College Students’ Perceptions of the Safety of
Marijuana and Cannabidiol Use While Breastfeeding
Volume 3 - Issue 5
Erin M McKinley*
- School of Nutrition & Food Science, Louisiana State University, USA.
Received: March 5, 2021 Published: March 17, 2021
*Corresponding author: Erin M McKinley, School of Nutrition & Food Science, Louisiana State University and the LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
DOI: 10.32474/SJFN.2021.03.000175
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Abstract
Use of cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component, and delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC), the active psychogenic
component in marijuana, is increasing in the United States as more states continue to legalize sales and consumption. As the public
is becoming informed on the broad spectrum of therapeutic properties of these substances, including easing nausea and vomiting
an increasing number of pregnant women are using marijuana to help with these issues. There is very little research on how people
feel about cannabidiol product use during breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to assess college students’ perceptions of
marijuana product use during breastfeeding. A convenience sample of 675 college students completed a web-based survey that
contained a valid general breastfeeding knowledge scale and questions to measure perceived level of agreement with the safety of
marijuana products while breastfeeding. The mean breastfeeding knowledge score among this sample was low (179.84 ± 24.47;
range 96 - 246), with those scoring highest having the lowest perceived safety of marijuana use while breastfeeding. Significant
differences in perceived safety were found based on gender (p=0.036), race (p=0.007), and personal breastfeeding experience
(p= .020). As new marijuana and breastfeeding research emerges, college health professionals should ensure that evidence-based
information is used in family planning and infant feeding programs to educate college-age adults, who may become parents in the
future. Future studies should include measures for personal cannabidiol product use and understanding and assess exposure to
peers or mothers using marijuana products.
Keywords: Marijuana; Cbd; Breastfeeding; Lactation; Perceived Safety
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