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Background <p>Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or other sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTQI+) youth face multiple social and structural disparities and barriers that contribute to a sense of mistrust in the provision of healthcare services, including oral health. Cannabis use is also high among 2SLGBTQI+ individuals; however, unknowns exist regarding recreational use and its impact on oral health. Our research aims to explore the intersectionality of 2SLGBTQI+ youth, oral health, and cannabis consumption.</p> Methods <p>This qualitative study, guided by community-based participatory research and interpretative phenomenological approaches, will recruit consenting 2SLGBTQI+ youth, aged 19 and older, accessing services at Youth Opportunities Unlimited in&#xa0;London, Canada. Approximately 25 to 30 participants will be recruited to complete a one-on-one in-depth interview or focus group to collect information on their perception about the relationships between cannabis use and oral health.</p> Discussion <p>Recognizing the self-perceived pathways through which cannabis impacts oral health will prompt the development of theories, raise awareness, and support advocacy efforts for and by 2SLGBTQI+ youth, while also providing valuable insights for the community and healthcare providers at large.</p>

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The intersection of cannabis use and oral health among 2SLGBTQI+ youth: a qualitative study protocol

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    2025年4月29日

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  • Abbas Jessani,
  • Fabio Arriola-Pacheco,
  • Alexia Athanasakos,
  • Karla Kenny,
  • Mario Brondani,
  • Herenia P. Lawrence

摘要

Background

Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or other sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTQI+) youth face multiple social and structural disparities and barriers that contribute to a sense of mistrust in the provision of healthcare services, including oral health. Cannabis use is also high among 2SLGBTQI+ individuals; however, unknowns exist regarding recreational use and its impact on oral health. Our research aims to explore the intersectionality of 2SLGBTQI+ youth, oral health, and cannabis consumption.

Methods

This qualitative study, guided by community-based participatory research and interpretative phenomenological approaches, will recruit consenting 2SLGBTQI+ youth, aged 19 and older, accessing services at Youth Opportunities Unlimited in London, Canada. Approximately 25 to 30 participants will be recruited to complete a one-on-one in-depth interview or focus group to collect information on their perception about the relationships between cannabis use and oral health.

Discussion

Recognizing the self-perceived pathways through which cannabis impacts oral health will prompt the development of theories, raise awareness, and support advocacy efforts for and by 2SLGBTQI+ youth, while also providing valuable insights for the community and healthcare providers at large.