Knowledge, Attitude and Cannabis Use in Food Among Entrepreneurs in Nong Ri Sub-District, Mueang District, Chon Buri Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: The changes in cannabis laws, and opportunities for medical and economic use of cannabis have increased. Each area has cannabis used in different businesses. Especially food among entrepreneurs. Cannabis is used as a food ingredient. As a result, people have increased access to cannabis. There is also a gap in information and knowledge about the use of cannabis by food entrepreneurs. Objectives To study the level of knowledge on cannabis, attitudes about cannabis use, and cannabis use in food among entrepreneurs.

Methodology: This research is a Survey Cross Sectional descriptive study conducted in January 2566 in the area under the responsibility of Ban Hua Krok Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital, Nong Ree Subdistrict, Muang District, Chonburi Province. The sample group consisted of 16 selected Purposive Sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews prepared by the researchers. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Qualitative data were categorized and checked by the triangulation method.

Results: Results showed that the entrepreneurs had moderate knowledge about cannabis and had a neutral attitude toward its use. From the interviews conducted, it was discovered that most food entrepreneurs chose not to use cannabis in food preparations due to concerns about its impact on consumer health, The boundaries of the law are unclear, The success of food sales depends on culinary skills, not on marketing through the use of cannabis. It is not advisable to incorporate cannabis into food, and there are other potential benefits of cannabis use in various aspects.

Conclusion: To prevent inappropriate cannabis use There should be more public relations and dissemination of accurate information about cannabis. And clear policies are enforced regarding the amount of cannabis used in food. To prevent inappropriate use of cannabis.