Knowledge, attitudes, and training in tobacco dependence and cessation treatment among Nursing Students in Catalonia
Cristina Martínez1,2,3,4,5, Yolanda Castellano1,2,4, Kenza Laroussy1,2,3
1Tobacco Control Unit, Cancer Control and Prevention Programme, Institut Català d'Oncologia-ICO. Av. Granvia de L'Hospitalet 199-203, 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona), Spain.
Future nurses have insufficient knowledge and training in tobacco control. Enhancing nursing education on smoking cessation is crucial to address this leading preventable cause of disease globally.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Nurses play a vital role in public health and tobacco control.
- Assessing and treating tobacco dependence is a key nursing responsibility.
- Understanding nursing students' preparedness is essential for future healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and training in tobacco dependence and treatment.
- To identify gaps in nursing education regarding smoking cessation interventions.
- To inform curriculum development for effective tobacco control training.
Main Methods:
- Multicentre cross-sectional study involving 4,381 nursing students from 15 nursing schools in Catalonia.
- Utilized a self-administered questionnaire to collect data.
- Assessed knowledge on nicotine dependence assessment, cessation therapies, and educational content received.
Main Results:
- Only 21.1% of students knew how to assess nicotine dependence; 41.4% were aware of smoking cessation therapies.
- While 80% received education on smoking risks, only about one-third were trained in providing cessation aid.
- Students in later training years showed higher likelihood of receiving cessation aid training.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students demonstrate significant deficits in knowledge and training for assessing and treating tobacco dependence.
- Current nursing curricula require strengthening in tobacco dependence and treatment to equip future nurses effectively.
- Improved training is necessary to address the global burden of smoking-related diseases.
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