Tobacco Dependence Treatment Training Programs: An International Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In line with Article 14 guidelines for the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, we aimed to assess the progress in training individuals to deliver tobacco cessation treatment.

Methods

Cross-sectional web-based survey in May-September 2013 among 122 experts in tobacco control and training from 84 countries (73% response rate among 115 countries surveyed). We measured training program prevalence, participants, and challenges faced.

Results

Overall, 21% (n = 18/84) of countries, mostly low and middle-income countries (LMICs; P = .002), reported no training program. Among 66 countries reporting at least one training program, most (84%) trained healthcare professionals but 54% also trained other individuals including community health workers, teachers,

SUBMITTER: Kruse GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5942606 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature