Evaluation of a training for managers in using active and personal communication to stimulate employee participation in a workplace smoking cessation program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Workplace smoking cessation programs are effective in reducing smoking prevalence among employees with a lower socioeconomic position (SEP). However, effective participation of these employees remains challenging. This study evaluates a communication training program designed to equip managers with the skills to personally and actively engage employees in workplace smoking cessation initiatives.

Methods

This study, conducted in the Netherlands (September 2021-March 2023), used Intervention Mapping to develop a 90-minute interactive webinar to improve managers' knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and communication skills related to talking with employees about smoking cessation. A total of 107 managers participated. A mixed-methods approach was used for evaluati

SUBMITTER: van den Brand FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12395514 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature