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Pharmacy Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Medical Marijuana
Karen E Moeller1, Barbara Woods1
1University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|October 3, 2015
Summary
Pharmacy students show mixed attitudes toward medical marijuana but lack comprehensive knowledge. Further education is recommended to equip future pharmacists with essential information on medical marijuana efficacy and safety.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Medical marijuana is increasingly adopted across states, necessitating pharmacist understanding.
- Current pharmacy curricula may not adequately address medical marijuana's complexities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes regarding medical marijuana.
- Identify gaps in education for future pharmacists on this topic.
Main Methods:
- A survey with 23 Likert-scale questions was administered to pharmacy students.
- The survey evaluated knowledge of, medical uses, adverse effects, and attitudes toward medical marijuana.
Main Results:
- 58% of 311 surveyed students supported medical marijuana legalization.
- Most students lacked confidence in discussing medical marijuana's efficacy, safety, and drug interactions.
- Accurate identification of conditions for medical marijuana use was low, with only cancer and glaucoma recognized by over half.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacy schools must assess and potentially enhance their medical marijuana education.
- Improved curriculum is crucial given the expanding legal landscape of medical marijuana.
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