Abstract

The objectives were to assess perceptions and use of marijuana among undergraduate students at a faith-based university. A survey and focus groups were used. The primary motivator for use was "to experiment." Sixty percent believed marijuana should be legalized, and 90% believed it should be legalized for medical purposes.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Bradley R. Adkins, SN; Andrea E. Pertl, SN; Madissen Brookshire-Green, SN -- College of Nursing and Health Professions, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA; Ellie T. Ashbrook, SN; Kelly Wilkins, SN; Jennifer Mitchell, SN -- Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA; Samantha Salvador, SN, CONHP, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Zeta Epsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

College Students, Marijuana Use, Perceptions

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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College students' perceptions and use of marijuana

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The objectives were to assess perceptions and use of marijuana among undergraduate students at a faith-based university. A survey and focus groups were used. The primary motivator for use was "to experiment." Sixty percent believed marijuana should be legalized, and 90% believed it should be legalized for medical purposes.