Sociodemographic and Behavioural Predictors

Male gender was independently associated with higher support for medical marijuana policy reform, consistent with international literature. Prior substance use, including smoking and drug use, was strongly associated with acceptance, with familiarity appearing to reduce stigma and increase openness to medical applications. After controlling for confounders, higher education was a positive independent predictor of acceptance, likely reflecting greater exposure to scientific information. Lower-income respondents showed higher acceptance in unadjusted analysis, possibly due to interest in affordable alternative therapies, but income was not a significant independent predictor after adjustment. Public education efforts need to specifically reach individuals without substance use histories, who may rely more heavily on legal and religious narratives.