Cannabis use for menopause in women aged 35 and over: a cross-sectional survey on usage patterns and perceptions in Alberta, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Use of cannabis for medical reasons has increased in Canada since legalisation of recreational cannabis in 2018. The objective of this study was to examine the pattern of use and perceptions about cannabis for menopause in women aged 35 and over in Alberta, Canada.

Design

Cross-sectional, web-based survey.

Setting

Online (location of participant residence in Alberta, Canada).

Participants

Self-selected sample of women recruited through social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) between October and December 2020. Inclusion criteria included: identified as woman, ages 35 and over, living in Alberta, Canada.

Primary and secondary outcomes measures

Self-reported data were collected on demographics, menopause status and symptoms, cannabis usage and

SUBMITTER: Babyn K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314536 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature