Influencing Readiness and Intentions to Offer Tobacco Dependence Treatment Through Training: King Hussein Cancer Center and Global Bridges Promoting an Underutilised Specialty in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Feras I. Hawari, Rasha K. Bader, Nour A. Obeidat, Hiba S. Ayub, Iyad M. Ghonimat, J. Taylor Hays, Richard D. Hurt

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)173-181
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Smoking Cessation
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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