Characterizing Online Questions and Answers About Cannabis Use and Pregnancy on the Social Media Platform Quora: Data Mining and Qualitative Content Analysis - Summary - MDSpire
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Analyzing User-Generated Inquiries and Responses Regarding Cannabis Consumption During Pregnancy on Quora: A Data Mining and Qualitative Content Review

  • By

  • Qing Xu

  • Christine Wenzel

  • Jiawei Li

  • Zhuoran Li

  • Mingxiang Cai

  • Cassandra L Taylor

  • Beverly J Wolpert

  • Catharine Trice

  • Erin South

  • Susan Bersoff-Matcha

  • Tim Mackey

  • August 14, 2026

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Objective:

To analyze user-generated inquiries and responses about cannabis consumption during pregnancy on Quora.

Approach:
  • Data Analysis: Utilized data mining techniques to review inquiries and responses on Quora related to cannabis use during pregnancy.
Key Findings:
  • Cannabis use among pregnant women in the U.S. has increased significantly from 2002 to 2020.
  • A 64% increase in cannabis use during pregnancy was noted from 2001 to 2014.
  • Pregnant women face social and legal challenges regarding cannabis use due to varying state laws.
  • THC can cross the placenta, raising concerns about fetal development.
  • Maternal cannabis use is associated with negative cognitive and mental health outcomes in children.
Limitations:
  • The study primarily focuses on user-generated content, which may not represent broader population views.
  • Limited research exists on the long-term effects of cannabis use during pregnancy.
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Characterizing Online Questions and Answers About Cannabis Use and Pregnancy on the Social Media Platform Quora: Data Mining and Qualitative Content Analysis

  • by Qing Xu, Christine Wenzel, Jiawei Li, Zhuoran Li, Mingxiang Cai, Cassandra L Taylor, Beverly J Wolpert, Catharine Trice, Erin South, Susan Bersoff-Matcha, Tim Mackey

  • August 14, 2026

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