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ArticleBrain and behavior2026

Cannabis Use Among Ugandan Medical Students: Prevalence, Predictors, and Coping Strategies in a Cross-Sectional Study.

Ronald Musinguzi, Musa Kasujja, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Florent Ishimwe, Maxwell Okello, Theodore Nteziyaremye, Madrine Nakawuki, Ahmed Kiswezi Kazigo, Olabisi Surat Akib, Thomas Dawit and 4 more

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Ronald MusinguziDepartment of Psychiatry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Musa KasujjaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Marie Pascaline Sabine IshimweDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Florent IshimweDepartment of Psychiatry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Maxwell OkelloDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Theodore NteziyaremyeDepartment of Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Madrine NakawukiDepartment of Psychiatry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Ahmed Kiswezi KazigoDepartment of Surgery, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Olabisi Surat AkibDepartment of Pathology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Thomas DawitDepartment of Psychiatry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Rogers KajabwanguMbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.
Nzanzu Vivalya MutumeDepartment of Psychiatry, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Umi Omar BunuDepartment of Public Health, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.
Theoneste HakizimanaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kampala International University, Ishaka, Uganda.

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INTRODUCTION AND

aimsCannabis use among university students is a growing concern, particularly in demanding medical programs. We estimated prevalence, identified predictors, and compared coping strategies among medical students in Uganda. DESIGN AND

methodsCross-sectional survey of 318 undergraduates at Kampala International University (Western Campus). Cannabis use and hazardous/disordered use were screened with CUDIT-R (hazardous 8-11; probable use disorder ≥12, DSM-5-TR aligned). Coping was measured with the Brief COPE. Predictors were assessed using logistic regression; coping differences with the Wilcoxon rank-sum test.

resultsCannabis use prevalence was 30.8% (n = 98); 7.6% met criteria for hazardous use and 9.4% for probable cannabis use disorder. Independent predictors of use were being separated (AOR = 12.00), being single (AOR = 3.45), Catholic faith (AOR = 2.76), and longer time at campus (AOR = 1.16 per year). Users reported higher emotion-focused and avoidant coping; problem-focused coping did not differ. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionsCannabis use among Ugandan medical students is common and associated with relationship status, religion, and time at campus. Coping profiles suggest greater reliance on maladaptive strategies among users. Findings support campus policies and mental-health programs that integrate substance-use screening and strengthen adaptive coping skills.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalMarijuana AbuseMarijuana UseStudents, MedicalAdolescentAdultCoping SkillsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceUgandaUniversitiesYoung Adultcannabis usecoping strategiescross‐sectional studyCUDIT‐RDSM‐5‐TRhazardous usemedical studentsUganda

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