Associations of Cancer Patients' Demographic and Clinical Characteristics With Cannabis-Related Interest and Behaviors.
J Palliat Med
; 27(3): 394-399, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38157334
ABSTRACT
Background:
Cannabis interest and use is increasing in the United States, yet research on its use among cancer patients is limited.Methods:
Individuals with cancer completed an anonymous cross-sectional questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regressions estimated odds ratios (OR) between patients' demographic and clinical characteristics with cannabis-related interest, current use, and provider recommendation.Results:
Participants (n = 943) were, on average, 61.7 years old. Older patients were less likely to use cannabis products (OR = 0.42, confidence interval [95% CI] 0.26-0.69) and less likely to be interested in cannabis (OR = 0.60, 95% CI 0.44-0.84) than younger patients. Those with higher education were less likely to be using cannabis (OR = 0.41, 95% CI 0.25-0.67) and less likely to have received a provider recommendation of cannabis use than the least educated (OR = 0.38, 95% CI 0.19-0.76). Cancer spread and type were significant correlates of provider recommendation of cannabis use.Conclusions:
Additional research is warranted to better understand cancer patients' motivations for cannabis use and interest.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Cannabis
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Fumar Maconha
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article