Understanding Marijuana Use Among Bangladeshi Young Adults: A Mixed-Method Study

Rajib Ul Islam, Md Zakir Hossain, Sabkat Kamal, Labina Taher, Fariha Noshin, Tabeen Taher, Mst Sabrina Moonajilin, Department of Government , Jahangirnagar University, Department of Public Health , Jahangirnagar University, Department of Urban , Regional Planning, Jahangirnagar University, Department of Science, Kelvin Grove State College, Department of Biological science, College of Applied Human Science

Journal of Drug Issues

Published online on April 20, 2026

Abstract

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This mixed-methods study, guided by the health belief model (HBM), explored how cognitive appraisals, stigma, and social context shape marijuana use among Bangladeshi university students. Quantitative data were collected through snowball sampling (n= 352)...