Cannabis Awareness, Attitude and Behavior of Using Cannabis - containing Products among Students of Suan Dusit University

Abstract

This descriptive research was aimed to study cannabis awareness, attitudes and behaviors associated with using cannabis-containing products; and to examine the relationships between cannabis awareness, attitudes, and the behaviors related to the utilization of cannabis containing products among Suan Dusit University students. The sample two groups: 1) a total of 554 undergraduate students representing eight schools within the primary campus of Suan Dusit University during the academic year 2022, who were involved in the quantitative study; and 2) Twelve informants, encompassing both undergraduate students and academic faculty members, were selected to participate in a focus group aimed at guidelines pertaining to the use of cannabis-containing products. The research instruments utilized included cannabis awareness, attitude and behavior of cannabis-containing product questionnaire, Cronbach’alpha coefficient of 0.892, 0.890 and 0.88, and in conjunction with semi-structured questions. Data were analyzed descriptively, the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results of the study found that the majority of the participants were identified as female (81.8%) with an average age of 20.23 years, and undergraduate students year 2 (37.5%). The findings of the study highlighted a notably high level of cannabis awareness and a high level of attitudes towards cannabis-containing products, and a low level of behaviors associated with using cannabis-containing. The analysis revealed a positive correlation between cannabis awareness and attitudes, with a moderate relationship (r = .452**, p < .01). Conversely, cannabis awareness exhibited a negative correlation with behaviors associated with using cannabis-mcontaining, with a small relationship (r =-132**, p < .01). The focus group discussion three core domains: 1) the necessity for the University to establish a clear policy 2) the imperative for the University to offer cannabis - containing literacy programs; and 3) the importance of involving all stakeholders in the development and implementation of these processes.