Factors influencing the intention to use medical cannabis among people in a district, Phitsanulok Province
Keywords:
Medical cannabis, Perception, Belief, Intention, AttitudeAbstract
The purposes of this cross-sectional research were to examine knowledge, perception, belief, attitude, subjective norm, and intention to use medical cannabis (MC) for illness treatment, as well as the factors influencing this intention to use medical cannabis in a district, in Phitsanulok province. Data were collected using a questionnaire among 251 participants via applied a multistage random sampling method. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and the stepwise method of multiple regression analysis was also applied.
The results showed that most participants knew the use of MC at a moderate level (63.7%). The perception of the use of MC was at a moderate level (87.6%). The belief in the use of MC was at a moderate level (55.0%). The attitude toward the use of medical cannabis was at a high level (59.4%). The subjective norm was at a low level (72.5%). The intention to use MC was at a high level (64.5%). There were three factors influencing the intention to use medicinal cannabis: attitude, belief, and subject norm. These factors could influence the intention to use MC (R2 = 0.586) with a statistical significance value of 0.05. The findings suggested that Tambon Health Promoting Hospitals or primary care units should promote the subject norm for those who have an effect on the use of MC, for instance, family members, neighbors, and health workers, for assisting in stimulation or explanation the pros and cons of the use of MC. Additionally, the correct attitude and beliefs on the use of MC should be promoted among people having the intention to use MC.
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