Cannabis health knowledge and risk perceptions among Canadian youth and young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada, little empirical evidence exists regarding young Canadians' cannabis literacy, cannabis-related risk perceptions, and risk of different forms of cannabis or the effect that public health education may have on these perceptions. The present study sought to address these knowledge gaps to examine health knowledge and risk perceptions associated with cannabis use.

Methods

An online survey was conducted with a national sample (N = 870) of Canadians aged 16 to 30 years in October 2017 using a commercial panel. The study examined young Canadians' awareness of negative health effects related to cannabis, evaluation of known risks, and risk perceptions of different forms of administration.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Leos-Toro C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7398180 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature