The emerging role of cannabidiol (CBD) products; a survey exploring the public's use and perceptions of CBD

The market value of cannabidiol (CBD) is growing as people seek holistic ways of managing their health. The aim of this study was to explore the public's perceptions and use of CBD products, including where products were sourced, knowledge transfer and opinions on quality, safety and efficacy o...

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Published in:Phytotherapy research 2021-10, Vol.35 (10), p.5734-5740
Main Authors: Bhamra, Sukvinder Kaur, Desai, Ankita, Imani‐Berendjestanki, Parmis, Horgan, Maeve
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cannabidiol
Cannabinoids
cannabis
Data collection
ethnopharmacology
Health care
Knowledge management
Market value
mental health
Natural products
Pain
Product safety
Sampling methods
Social organization
wellbeing
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Summary:The market value of cannabidiol (CBD) is growing as people seek holistic ways of managing their health. The aim of this study was to explore the public's perceptions and use of CBD products, including where products were sourced, knowledge transfer and opinions on quality, safety and efficacy of CBD products. An online questionnaire was distributed via social and professional networks, in addition to face‐to‐face data collection days, which employed convenience and snowball sampling methods. A total of 597 participant responses were analysed, of which 10.9% (n = 65) claimed to use CBD products for a range of ailments, including anxiety and pain. CBD products were bought from healthcare stores, vape stores, pharmacies and online. Of those who did not personally use CBD (n = 532), 35% claimed they would like to try it. A positive attitude towards the safety and efficacy of CBD was attributed to CBD being a natural product. The study highlighted that the public continue to seek natural alternatives to supplement and maintain their health; hence, the popularity of CBD continues to rise. The lack of clinical evidence and regulation of CBD needs to be addressed to facilitate safe and effective use of CBD.
ISSN:0951-418X
1099-1573
DOI:10.1002/ptr.7232