Impact of cannabis knowledge and attitudes on real-world practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increased cannabis consumption worldwide challenges allergists because of an upsurge in cannabis allergy and need to discuss cannabis with patients.

Objective

To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cannabis among allergists and their approach to recognizing and diagnosing suspected cannabis allergy.

Methods

The International Allergist Canna Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Survey was completed by members from 3 International Allergy Societies. Survey questions included the following: 13 on cannabis attitudes, 7 on cannabis knowledge, and 4 on real-world allergy practices. Knowledge level was dichotomized and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences TwoStep Cluster Analysis grouped participants by attitudes. Multivariate analysi

SUBMITTER: Zeiger JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9869714 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature