Cocaine/crack and cannabis use among transgender women in Goiás, Central Brazil
Larissa Silva Magalhães,
Kamila Cardoso dos Santos,
Bruno Vinícius Diniz e Silva
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Illicit drug use is a significant public health problem. Studies have shown a high prevalence of cocaine and cannabis use in transgender women (TGW).
Objective
To describe the consumption patterns of cannabis and cocaine/crack use and variables associated with their use in TGW in Central Brazil.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on TGW in Goiás, Brazil. Participants were recruited using a respondent-driven sampling method and were interviewed face-to-face about cannabis and crack-c… Show more
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