Cannabis: Conhecimento, atitude e prática dos médicos residentes de saúde da família e comunidade do município de João Pessoa-PB acerca do uso terapêutico na prática clínica.

Abstract

Introduction: Cannabis sativa is a plant whose medicinal potential has been recognized since before 2,500 BC. However, globalization, capitalism and the systematic attack on the cultural habits of all peoples, has initiated a process of criminalization of its use, causing a delay in scientific production about its therapeutic potential. Since the 1960s, there has been an increase in interest and evidence of the clinical applicability of marijuana. Even so, in Brazil, the number of patients using phytocannabinoids is still small. This is due to the prejudice related to its use, the difficulties imposed by the judiciary and the high costs of imports. Objectives: The objective is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of Residents in Family and Community Medicine (RFCM) about the use of Cannabis and its derivatives in the most diverse clinical conditions, to establish strategies that can promote the right to health, as well as equity and universality of access to care for patients who benefit from its use. Methodology: This is a descriptive, qualitative and quantitative study based on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) methodology. Doctors who meet the inclusion criteria (registration in the Family Medicine and Community Medicine residency program in João Pessoa - PB) will be included. It will take place through a semi-structured questionnaire containing open and closed questions developed for KAP assessment of the target audience about the therapeutic use of Cannabis. The results obtained will be presented from their frequencies obtained in the research.