Feasibility of tobacco cessation intervention at non-communicable diseases clinics: A qualitative study from a North Indian State.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the 'best buys' for preventing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is to reduce tobacco use. The synergy scenario of NCDs with tobacco use necessitates converging interventions under two vertical programs to address co-morbidities and other collateral benefits. The current study was undertaken with an objective to ascertain the feasibility of integrating a tobacco cessation package into NCD clinics, especially from the perspective of healthcare providers, along with potential drivers and barriers impacting its implementation.

Methods

A disease-specific, patient-centric, and culturally-sensitive tobacco cessation intervention package was developed (published elsewhere) for the Health Care Providers (HCPs) and patients attending the NCD clinics of Punjab, India.

SUBMITTER: Bhatt G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10159160 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature