Healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) on tobacco cessation, and its impacts on nutrition in plateau state

Title : Healthcare providers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) on tobacco cessation, and its impacts on nutrition in plateau state

Abstract:

Healthcare Providers are essential in encouraging and improving tobacco cessation through behavioural and pharmacological interventions. However, their success rates depend on their knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of tobacco cessation interventions and treatments. The study aimed to assess the KAP of Healthcare Providers in 5 major hospitals in Plateau State regarding tobacco cessation and its impact on satiety. A cross-sectional survey will be carried out among 150 participants and the data from their completed questionnaires will be curated. The results will show the knowledge and attitude of healthcare providers towards tobacco cessation, as well as their understanding of the impact of tobascco on the satiety levels of tobacco users. Further findings on the knowledge and practices will be seen as the work progresses.

Biography:

Professor Nkereuwem Sunday Etukudoh, the current Provost and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Jos, Nigeria, a federal owned tertiary health educational institution. He is a fellow of both West African College of Medical Laboratory Science and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). He is a highly experienced professional who also was a former acting Registrar/CEO of the MLSCN, he is also a Fellow of West African Post Graduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (FWAPCMLS).

He holds a PhD (2014) and MSC (1999) of medical physiology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, a highly acclaimed global institution. He is a prolific academic, sound and innovative administrator. He also presented at the 6TH edition of the nutrition research conference in October 2024 in Italy.