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Knowledge, attitudes and smoking behavior among Lao doctors.

T Tomson1, K Boupha, H Gilljam

  • 1Stockholm Center of Public Health, Center for Tobacco Prevention, Stockholm, Sweden. tanja.tomson@smd.sll.se

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|September 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Doctors in Lao PDR show positive attitudes towards tobacco prevention but lack comprehensive knowledge. Targeted interventions are needed to support doctors in quitting smoking and assisting patients with smoking cessation.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Medical Education
  • Tobacco Control

Background:

  • Smoking remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in tobacco cessation.
  • Understanding doctors' perspectives is vital for effective tobacco control strategies in Lao PDR.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and smoking behaviors of doctors at Mahosot University Hospital.
  • To identify gaps in understanding tobacco-related issues among medical professionals.
  • To inform the development of targeted interventions for smoking cessation and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was employed.
  • Anonymous, self-administered questionnaires were distributed to doctors.

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  • Data were collected from 151 out of 164 participating doctors (92% response rate).

    • Main Results:

    • Smoking prevalence was 35% among male doctors (16% daily, 19% occasional); no female doctors reported smoking.
    • Recognition of smoking-related diseases was limited, with only 5% identifying all five.
    • While doctors were more likely to advise patients with smoking-related symptoms, about half did not always counsel severely affected smokers to quit.

    Conclusions:

    • Doctors in Lao PDR demonstrate a positive attitude towards tobacco prevention but exhibit gaps in comprehensive knowledge.
    • There is a need for enhanced training and support for doctors to quit smoking and effectively implement smoking cessation interventions.
    • Strengthening tobacco control efforts requires addressing both doctors' smoking behaviors and their capacity to counsel patients.