Perception of health professionals in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute regarding the effects of using medical cannabis (marijuana)

Date of Completion

2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Cannabis, Marijuana use.

Abstract

This study utilized a descriptive non-experimental method. A self-made questionnaire was used based on the theoretical framework of the study and literature review. Using purposive sampling, the researchers selected the respondents who were licensed health professionals working as full-time faculty members in the undergraduate division of DLSMHSI. The researchers used a self-made questionnaire for gathering data. The statistical treatment used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and ANOVA. The study concluded that, 1) Majority of the respondents were 40 to 64 years old, female, Catholics and nurses, 2) Generally, the respondents perceived to a great extent the effects of using medical cannabis (marijuana). The respondents perceived that medical cannabis (Marijuana can reduce level of anxiety and promote relaxation, decrease the pain in patients with chronic illness, cause paranoia in short-term and high dose use, prevent seizures in patients with epilepsy, and lead to drug-dependence. The respondents perceived to a minimal extent that medical cannabis (marijuana) can decrease the need for other medications and treatment, 3) There is no significant difference in the perception of the respondents regarding the effects of using medical cannabis (marijuana) when they are grouped according to age, sex, religion, and health profession.

First Advisor

Maria Bernadette R. Daplas

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