Table 2 Statement responses by gender
| Â | Total | n (%) Agreed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female | Male | p value | ||
Cannabis should be decriminalised | 156 (27.6) | 43 (15.0) | 113 (40.6) | <0.0001 |
Cannabis should be legalised for medical use | 331 (58.6) | 146 (50.9) | 185 (66.5) | 0.002 |
The decriminalisation of cannabis use would lead to its increased use | 373 (66.0) | 200 (69.7) | 173 (62.2) | 0.089 |
Cannabis use has a significant adverse effect on patients’ mental health | 467 (82.7) | 246 (85.7) | 221 (79.5) | 0.346 |
Cannabis use has a significant adverse effect on patients’ physical health | 339 (60.0) | 175 (61.0) | 164 (59.0) | 0.111 |
Cannabis use among young people increases the risk of schizophrenia | 437 (77.3) | 228 (79.4) | 209 (75.2) | 0.990 |
Cannabis has a role to play in pain management | 359 (63.5) | 166 (57.8) | 193 (69.4) | 0.511 |
Cannabis can have a role in the treatment of multiple sclerosis | 352 (62.3) | 165 (57.5) | 187 (67.3) | 0.914 |
Cannabis can have a role in palliative care | 387 (68.5) | 175 (61.0) | 212 (76.3) | 0.362 |