Waterpipe smoking cessation: knowledge, barriers, and practices of primary care physicians- a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:While cigarette smoking has been considered the most relevant tobacco product worldwide, waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) has increased in prevalence globally and calls for more considerable attention now. However, little is known about WTS cessation knowledge and clinical practices among physicians, particularly in Lebanon. This study aims to examine the knowledge, barriers, and cessation practices of primary care practitioners towards WTS. METHODS:A cross-sectional study where an anonymous self-reported questionnaire was completed by physicians attending the Annual Conference of the Lebanese Society of Family Medicine for family medicine physicians, general practitioners, and internists in Lebanon. RESULTS:Out of 180 attendees, 105 primary care practitioners (PCPs) responded to

SUBMITTER: Romani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6990485 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature