Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Use of Medical Cannabis among Pharmacists at Community Hospital in Sakon Nakhon Province

Abstract

This study aims to explore knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of medical cannabis among pharmacists at a community hospital in Sakon Nakhon Province. Sixty - eight samples were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected by the questionnaire on knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of medical cannabis. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, independent-sample t-test and one-way ANOVA.

             Result showed that the opinion towards knowledge regarding the use of medical cannabis was at a moderate level (mean score = 2.94). The opinion towards attitudes regarding the use of medical cannabis was at a moderate level (mean score =3.10). Hypothesis testing revealed that different personal characteristics on gender and training experience in the use of medical cannabis had an impact on the knowledge regarding the use of medical cannabis. Gender, age, year of work experience and training about the use of medical cannabis had an impact on the attitudes regarding the use of medical cannabis. This study suggests that the training activities to educate pharmacists at all levels on the use of medical cannabis should be organized.