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Item Conocimientos y actitudes frente al uso medicinal del cannabis en estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad de Palmira – 2023b(2024) Garcés, Juan Camilo; Orrego Piedrahita, Nathalia; Yandi Lasso, Dennis Fernando; Bedoya Sandoval, Juan Fernando (Director)This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward the use of medicinal cannabis among first- to fifth-semester nursing students at Universidad Santiago de Cali, Palmira campus, during the 2023B academic period. Using a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional design, a validated 24-question survey was applied to a probabilistic sample of adult students who consented to participate. The results showed that while 47% reported moderate knowledge about medicinal cannabis, a significant portion had limited understanding of its dosage, types, derivatives, and potential risks. Attitudes varied, with 52% remaining neutral about the need for medical prescription and 33% slightly agreeing that cannabis is safe when used responsibly for therapeutic purposes. Overall, the findings indicate low levels of knowledge but a notable interest in this alternative treatment, highlighting the need for enhanced education on medicinal cannabis within nursing programs.