National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research InstituteDept. of Epidemiology and Research

ResearchHealth Workforce / Tobacco CessationCompleted

Knowledge and Practice of Tobacco Cessation Counseling among the Nurses Working at Primary Health Care Facilities in Bangladesh

A study to assess the knowledge and practices of nurses regarding tobacco cessation counseling.

About the study

Tobacco use is a leading public health concern in Bangladesh. The study revealed that nurses at primary healthcare facilities are well-positioned to support tobacco cessation. However, significant gaps between knowledge and practice were observed due to limited time, workload, and insufficient resources. Nurses typically integrated advice within broader hypertension management.

Keywords Health Workforce