JUNIOR RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES REGARDING TOBACCO CESSATION: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Gulrukh Hashmi; Dr. K Mujibur Rahman

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2017

JUNIOR RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES REGARDING TOBACCO CESSATION: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Gulrukh Hashmi, Dr. K Mujibur Rahman

Abstract :

Introduction: Tobacco consumption is one of the leading causes of mortality in the world. Prevention and control of tobacco consumption has assumed global significance. Junior residents are an important pool of healthcare professional which can be utilized to impart tobacco cessation counseling. Objective: To assess the attitude of junior residents regarding tobacco cessation and study tobacco cessation/control practice followed by them. Methodology: A cross sectional study, using a structured self administered questionnaire, was conducted among the junior residents working in clinical departments of a medical college. Data was analyzed and presented in forms of percentages and figures. Results: The overall response rate was 79%. More than half of the residents i.e 73% expected their patients to ask for help. Although 95% routinely asked about tobacco consumption, only 76% offered assistance with quitting. Only 6% thought their prior training in tobacco cessation was adequate Conclusion: The study shows that although there is positive approach towards tobacco cessation counseling, some serious issues like waiting to provide assistance and doubtful role of health care professionals should be dealt with. There is a need to provide training programs regularly since few have adequate training for tobacco cessation counseling and interventions. < clear="all" style="page–eak–before:always;mso–eak–type:section–eak" />