Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part B (2025)

Background: Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable diseases worldwide. Healthcare workers in primary care units play a critical role in providing smoking cessation counseling; however, variations in knowledge and practice may affect the effectiveness of these interventions.

Aim: To assess the knowledge and practices of healthcare workers regarding smoking cessation counseling in primary care units.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 healthcare workers using a validated questionnaire assessing demographics, knowledge, and practice. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and ANOVA.

Results: Most participants demonstrated moderate knowledge (56%), while 22% showed high knowledge. Practice levels were generally good (48%). Participants who received prior cessation training had significantly higher knowledge and practice scores (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Healthcare workers showed moderate knowledge and variable practice levels. Structured training programs are essential to enhance the quality of smoking cessation services.