Publications by authors named "Mahlet Shenkute"
JAMA Netw Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to explore the relationship between maternal cannabis use during early pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, due to a rise in prenatal cannabis use and its potential negative effects on neonatal health.
- The research utilized data from a large cohort of pregnancies (178,948 singleton births) from Kaiser Permanente Northern California between 2011 and 2019, examining factors like maternal age, sociodemographics, and substance use.
- Findings indicated that while 4.7% of mothers screened positive for cannabis use, comprehensive analysis is needed to better understand the implications of maternal cannabis use on child neurodevelopment, specifically in relation to ASD.
