A Cross-Sectional Survey Investigating Māori and Non-Māori Cancer Patients' Views on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
J Psychoactive Drugs September 4, 2024 Georgia Best, Eva Morunga, Alesha Wells et al. 1 citation
Māori and non-Māori cancer patients in Aotearoa New Zealand show moderate openness to psychedelic-assisted therapy, with 42% of participants expressing interest. The survey of 100 patients found that Māori respondents were significantly more likely to view psychedelic-assisted therapy as acceptable compared to non-Māori respondents. Safety concerns and lack of information were the most common barriers across both groups. The findings suggest that cultural considerations and tailored education may be important for integrating such therapies into supportive cancer care.