Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of University Hospital Staff Regarding Tobacco Control Measures

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The Departments of Public Health & Community Medicine* and Internal Medicine**, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

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Background: The best way to protect smoker and non-smokers' health is to provide a smoke-free environment. Hospitals should be 100% smoke-free for the health of all patients, workers and visitors.
Aim of Study: To assess the readiness for implementation of smoke free hospital.
Material and Methods: A descriptive exploratory health service study conducted at Internal Medicine Hospital (IMH) Cairo University hospital. Smoking behavior, the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of all staff (physicians, nurses and paramedical staff) working in the hospital towards smoke free policy implementation at hospital were assessed.
Results: The prevalence of current smoking in male healthcare workers (HCWs) was 18.6%. Majority of HCWS were exposed to second hand smoking (SHS). Knowledge of HCWs was high in most of areas related to tobacco control laws, while physicians have a lower percent of correct knowl-edge in some areas. Positive attitude was high and no tobacco control practices and activities are implemented at the hospital.
Conclusion: Some areas of knowledge still need to be addressed for achieving 100% smoke free hospital. A smoke-free policy practices need to be implemented at the hospital like enforcing the protocol of fining for smokers in the hospital and smoking cessation service support at the hospital.

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Volume 87, June
June 2019
Pages 2249-2256

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