Tobacco education in medical schools: survey among primary care physicians in Bahrain.
This cross-sectional study assessed the extent of tobacco education and intervention skills training among primary care physicians in Bahrain. Out of 217 family physicians in the country, 120 (55%) answered a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 24% were current smokers and 10% were ex-smokers. Inadequate education at medical school about tobacco use and interventions was reported by the majority of physicians. The subject of smoking-related diseases, psychology of tobacco use and management of tobacco dependence were inadequately covered in medical schools. Training in smoking cessation was particularly neglected, with only 4% of physicians receiving training about tobacco cessation interventions.
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Chronic Diseases Unit, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain. ifadhil@hotmail.com
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001445:Bahrain / Q000453:epidemiology; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003479:Curriculum; D004282:Documentation; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010819:Physician's Role; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires