Abstract
Factors Affecting the Population’s Opinions Regarding Cannabis Treatment for Chronic Pain Patients
Highlights
The prevalence of chronic pain in the population is 1%-5% [1]
We found a significant difference between participants who had information about chronic pain compared with those who did not (r=0.13, p=.03)
We did not find significant differences between the two age groups regarding their attitudes to using cannabis for chronic pain (t=0.62, p=.02.)
Summary
The prevalence of chronic pain in the population is 1%-5% [1]. In the US, the direct and indirect cost of treating chronic pain is about 635 billion dollars annually [2]. Chronic pain causes a great deal of suffering and harms the patients’ quality of life in most areas. The effect of which on the individual is not uniform, it can be said that the side effects of chronic pain treatment in many cases make it hard for the individual to lead a normal life [4]. Despite the high prevalence of people suffering from chronic pain, the treatment is limited, demanding and often not effective. Purpose: This study aimed to recognize the causes influencing public opinion about medical use of cannabis for reducing chronic pain. This descriptive / correlative study included 236 subjects in 2 age groups (18-40 years old, 40+ years old)
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