The role of stigma in cannabis use disclosure: an exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although cannabis use incidence, societal acceptance, and legislation all trend positively, cannabis remains federally illegal in the USA. Prior studies have revealed that patients are reluctant to disclose their cannabis use history in the healthcare system, which can negatively impact patient care. This study reports the frequency of cannabis use disclosure with special considerations for stigmatization. To better understand the limitations, providers face in providing collaborative, comprehensive, and informed care, this study evaluated four domains of stigma: perceived, anticipated, enacted, and internalized.

Methods

This study used a descriptive exploratory design. Data collection occurred using an anonymous, online national survey with a convenience sample i

SUBMITTER: King DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811895 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature