Understanding Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Sexual Minority Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study.
J Homosex
; 68(4): 631-646, 2021 Mar 21.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1026860
ABSTRACT
Sexual minority women (SMW; e.g., lesbian, bisexual, queer) are at increased risk for heavy/hazardous drinking and marijuana use, which may be exacerbated by stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate its spread (e.g., sheltering at home). To explore their experiences and perceptions of alcohol and marijuana use in the context of COVID-19, qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 16 SMW from a longitudinal study who previously reported being at least moderate drinkers to explore their experiences and perceptions of alcohol and marijuana use during the pandemic. We used descriptive phenomenological analysis to explore data from the interviews. Participants described how their alcohol/marijuana use intersected with the complex and changing context of the pandemic, revealing four themes 1) losing and creating routine; 2) seeking recreation and relief; 3) connecting, reconnecting, and disconnecting; and 4) monitoring alcohol and marijuana use boundaries. Findings highlight the importance of fostering community supports and possible interventions informed by the experiences of SMW.
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Mujeres
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Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas
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Homosexualidad Femenina
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Pandemias
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Minorías Sexuales y de Género
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Uso de la Marihuana
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de cohorte
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Límite:
Adulto
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Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Homosex
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
00918369.2020.1868187
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