![]() Site: Multicenter study from October 2013 to January 2014. Participants : Medical doctors in active clinical practice Setting : Public and private health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. To determine medical doctors’ awareness on brief tobacco cessation advice.ĭesign: Facility based cross-sectional study. To assess medical doctors’ knowledge on tobacco screening.ģ. To assess medical doctors’ core knowledge on tobacco use and it`s harmful effects.Ģ. Main Objectives : To assess whether medical doctors have the knowledge that would enable them to competently deliver tobacco cessation services.ġ. Medical doctors’ competence is a reflection on our commitment to tobacco cessation service delivery. The World Health Organization highlights minimal implementation of tobacco control policies by Tanzania despite a rise in tobacco use prevalence. The international community recognizes this epidemic and compelling evidence exists on the significant contribution of the health care provider in propagating the success of tobacco cessation. Background: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally.
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