The Effectiveness of Quitline Intervention on Knowledge of Harmful Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Use among Residents of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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  • Ofonakara Uzochukwu, Ohanme Eugene Ohams, Ofor Casimir Chijioke,Nwosu Ngozi, Oko-Ose Josephine Ngozi,, Onwe Francis Idenyi, Orofuke Ngozi Grace, Nweke Chibueze Ogbodo,Attahiru Aisha Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/jwwmjs51

Keywords:

Smokeless tobacco, Knowledge, harmful effects, Ebonyi State, traditional ruler

Abstract

Objective: Smokeless tobacco encompasses a range of products consumed without combustion, typically through chewing, dipping, or sniffing. Despite its various forms, it is often perceived as less harmful than smoked tobacco. In Ebonyi State, Nigeria, the use of smokeless tobacco remains prevalent, compounded by low public awareness of its associated health risks. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a telephone-based quitline intervention in enhancing knowledge about the harmful effects of smokeless tobacco among local residents. 

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References

Desalu O, Iseh K, Olokoba A, Salawu F, Danburam A. Smokeless tobacco use in adult Nigerian population. Niger J Clin Pract [Internet]. 2010 [cited 2022 Jul 10];13(4):382. Available from: https://www.njcponline.com/article.asp?issn=11193077;year=2010;volume=13;issue=4;spage=382;epage=387;aulast=Desalu

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Published

2025-09-30

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Vol. 54 No. 5 (2025): Year 2025 ,Volume 54 Issue 5

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Original

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The Effectiveness of Quitline Intervention on Knowledge of Harmful Effects of Smokeless Tobacco Use among Residents of Ebonyi State, Nigeria (Ofonakara Uzochukwu, Ohanme Eugene Ohams, Ofor Casimir Chijioke,Nwosu Ngozi, Oko-Ose Josephine Ngozi, Onwe Francis Idenyi, Orofuke Ngozi Grace, Nweke Chibueze Ogbodo,Attahiru Aisha , Trans.). (2025). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(5), 1327-1345. https://doi.org/10.48047/jwwmjs51