Project 415324
Cannabis Use in Menopause: Capturing the Experiences and Perspectives of Women
Cannabis Use in Menopause: Capturing the Experiences and Perspectives of Women
Project Information
| Study Type: | Unclear |
| Research Theme: | Clinical |
Institution & Funding
| Principal Investigator(s): | Yuksel, Nese |
| Co-Investigator(s): | Babyn, Katherine A |
| Institution: | University of Alberta |
| CIHR Institute: | Gender and Health |
| Program: | |
| Peer Review Committee: | Women's Health Clinical Mentorship Grant |
| Competition Year: | 2019 |
| Term: | 1 yr 0 mth |
Abstract Summary
Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to a variety of symptoms. The use of cannabis for medical purposes has grown in Canada since legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018, with one of the largest growing markets being people in midlife. Some women may be choosing cannabis to help with symptoms commonly seen in menopause. Unfortunately, there is not a lot known about the use of cannabis in menopause. The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences and perspectives of menopausal women with cannabis. This study will help us understand if and how menopausal women are using cannabis. The study will be conducted in two phases at the interdisciplinary Edmonton Menopause Clinics. In the first phase, we will conduct a survey of women who are in menopause to identify if they are using cannabis to help with symptoms and to describe for which symptoms. The second phase will involve interviews of the women to capture their experiences and perspectives with cannabis.
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