| Autor: |
Sokratis Sokratous, Meropi D.A. Mpouzika, Katerina Kaikoushi, Lenos Hatzimilidonis, Virginia Sunday Koutroubas, Maria N.K. Karanikola |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 58, Iss , Pp 102707- (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0965-2299 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102707 |
| Popis: |
Objectives: We aimed to explore the attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of nursing students about medical cannabis use in Cyprus. Special focus was given on gender differences and the year of studentship. Design: A descriptive, cross-sectional study with internal comparisons was performed on undergraduate nursing students in Cyprus. Pearson chi-square test for group differences was employed. A total of 252 questionnaires were anonymously and voluntarily completed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were assessed. Results: 21 % male and 79 % female were included in the sample (response rate 62.7 %). Third year student participants reported more frequent use of cannabis for all reasons - for themselves, friends and family (p < 0.05). Furthermore, they reported more positive statements on the effectiveness of medical cannabis in treating medical conditions (p < 0.05). Moreover, female students reported more frequently the necessity of incorporating medical cannabis training into academic curricula (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Given the reported lack of knowledge, enrichment of nursing curricula with medical cannabis related courses and lectures, both theoretical and clinical/ laboratory, are proposed. The associations of attitudes with gender and years of studentship point to the need of taking these factors into consideration for relevant education and training. |
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