CANNABIS USE BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUTH IN B.E. 2565
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Cannabis, Youth, ThailandAbstract
Thailand has undergone significant cannabis policy and legislation changes in 2019-2022. This study aims to study cannabis use behavior among Thai youths. It is a nationwide survey research. The sample consisted of 2,464 youths aged 18-24, using stratified multistage sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was employed in data gathering. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and chi-square.
The study found that cannabis awareness among youth is relatively low. The difference between the ages was statistically significant (P<0.0001). While youth had easy access to cannabis. The difference between the ages was statistically significant (P<0.01). Cannabis use behavior among youths was as high as 6.45 percent, which was higher than the rate of use in the general population.
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