Table 1.
Sample characteristics of first-time medical marijuana users in Pennsylvania (N = 438)
| Mean (SD) | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 46.4 (15.6) | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 142 (32.6) | |
| Female | 289 (66.4) | |
| Transgender, Non-binary, Not Specified | 7 (1.0) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 414 (94.5) | |
| Black | 16 (3.7) | |
| Other | 8 (1.8) | |
| Latino/a/x Ethnicity | 12 (2.7) | |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married or Domestic Partnership | 244 (55.7) | |
| Single (Never Married) | 108 (24.6) | |
| Separated or Divorced | 69 (15.8) | |
| Widowed or Unknown | 17 (3.9) | |
| Highest Degree Completed | ||
| High School Diploma or GED | 101 (23.1) | |
| Associate’s Degree or Trade/Technical | 70 (16.0) | |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 106 (24.3) | |
| Graduate Degree | 59 (13.5) | |
| Other | 102 (23.3) | |
| Most Common Referring Conditions for Medical Marijuana* | ||
| Chronic or intractable pain | 235 (53.7) | |
| Anxiety disorder | 271 (61.9) | |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | 50 (11.4) | |
| Neuropathies | 27 (6.2) | |
| Cancer | 25 (5.7) | |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 17 (3.9) | |
| Multiple Sclerosis | 11 (2.5) | |
| Glaucoma | 6 (1.4) | |
| Recreational Marijuana Use | ||
| Any use, past 90 days (yes) | 107 (25.4) | |
| Any use, lifetime (yes) | 222 (52.7) | |
| Medical Marijuana Product Type Purchased Over 3 Months** | ||
| Oral | 237 (56.0) | |
| Vape/Inhaled | 256 (60.5) | |
| Concentrate/Extract | 77 (18.2) | |
| Topical | 111 (26.2) |