Knowledge, Attitude, and Expectancies Related to Cannabis Use: A Cross-sectional Community Study Among College Students from Bangalore, Karnataka

Abstract

Background: Cannabis use among youth is increasing; this study aimed to assess college students’ knowledge, attitude, and expectancies toward cannabis use. Methods: Cross-sectional survey using standardized tools among undergraduate and postgraduate college students in urban Bangalore, India (N = 405). Results: Ten percent reported past three-month cannabis use, with 1% reporting daily use. Users were significantly older (median age 21, IQR 22,20 [vs. 20, IQR 21,19], p