Moderating effect of participation in organized college sports on mental health and frequency of cannabis use in a national cohort.

IF 4.5 2区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

American Journal of Preventive Medicine Pub Date : 2025-10-16 DOI:10.1016/j.amepre.2025.108148

Joanna S Zeiger, Bradley T Conner

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Abstract

Introduction: Research has shown positive associations between cannabis use and psychological distress. This study examines relations cannabis use and diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, while exploring the moderating role of organized sports (OS).

Methods: Data came from the National College Health Assessment III Fall 2019-Fall 2023, analyzed in 2024. Participants (n=150,992) were mostly aged 18-29 years (87.5%), biologically female (70.3%), and non-Hispanic White (72.3%).

Results: Higher cannabis use frequency was associated with a greater likelihood of lifetime diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, with the highest prevalence observed among those reporting weekly to daily cannabis use (p<0.001). OS participation was associated with significantly lower rates of lifetime diagnoses (p<0.001) and moderated the relation between cannabis use and diagnosis. Among OS participants, the prevalence of reported lifetime mental health conditions was lower across cannabis use compared to non-OS participants (p<0.001).

Conclusions: These findings highlight the protective role of OS in reducing mental health risks associated with cannabis use. Encouraging sports participation in college may enhance mental well-being and address substance use challenges as part of comprehensive health strategies.

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在一个国家队列中，参加有组织的大学体育对心理健康和大麻使用频率的调节作用。

研究表明，大麻使用与心理困扰之间存在积极联系。本研究探讨了大麻使用与抑郁、焦虑和创伤后应激障碍诊断的关系，同时探讨了有组织运动（OS）的调节作用。方法：数据来自2019- 2023年秋季全国大学生健康评估III，并于2024年进行分析。参与者（n=150,992）大多年龄在18-29岁（87.5%），生物学上为女性（70.3%），非西班牙裔白人（72.3%）。结果：大麻使用频率越高，终生诊断为抑郁、焦虑和创伤后应激障碍的可能性越大，在每周报告每日使用大麻的人群中观察到的患病率最高(结论：这些发现强调了OS在减少与大麻使用相关的心理健康风险方面的保护作用。鼓励大学生参加体育活动可以增强心理健康，并作为全面健康战略的一部分解决药物使用问题。

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American Journal of Preventive Medicine 医学-公共卫生、环境卫生与职业卫生

CiteScore

8.60

自引率

1.80%

发文量

395

审稿时长

32 days

期刊介绍： The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health. Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women''s health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and substance use disorders. Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services. Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published. The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials. Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.