Abstract
Introduction: Although tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) is key to tobacco control, there continues to be a shortage of services in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Barriers to offering services include the lack of training and education. Aims: To create a network of healthcare providers (HCPs) capable of advancing TDT, King Hussein Cancer Center - the regional host for Global Bridges in the EMR - developed, implemented, and evaluated a regional TDT training programme. Methods: The programme employed a predisposing-enabling-reinforcing framework, and utilised a combination of learning techniques. The evidence-informed curriculum aimed to influence knowledge, confidence, and competence, and the evaluation mechanism was aligned with these aims. Results and discussion: Training produced a 37% and 23% gain in knowledge and TDT-specific competencies, respectively. The majority of participants reported that the workshops enhanced confidence, and 72% reported intentions for positive change. Participants rated the workshops highly, and anticipated value from joining Global Bridges network. Immediate outcomes indicate success in advancing participants' self-efficacy and readiness to treat. Intentions for positive change may potentially be the first step in modifying practice. Conclusion: Capacity building in TDT could be the first step in meeting the need for trained HCPs through positively influencing knowledge, confidence, competence, and intentions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-181 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Smoking Cessation |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health