Counselling practices | n (% of counselled patients) (N = 136) |
---|---|
If you were offered counselling, how long did it last? | |
<30 seconds | 20 (14.7%) |
30 seconds to 1 minute | 43 (31.6%) |
1 to 5 minutes | 60 (44.1%) |
>5 minutes | 12 (8.8%) |
Did the HSP inform about harmful effects of tobacco? | |
Yes | 113 (83.1%) |
No | 24 (16.9%) |
Did the HSP inform about benefits of quitting? | |
Yes | 109 (80.2%) |
No | 1460 (17.5%) |
Did the HSP ask about your intention/ interest to quit? | |
Yes | 74 (54.4%) |
No | 62 (45.6%) |
Did the HSP asked for your willingness to quit? | |
Yes | 74 (54.8%) |
No | 61 (45.2%) |
Did the HSP suggest ways to quit tobacco use? | |
Yes | 67 (49.6%) |
No | 68 (50%) |
Did the HSP inform you about different medicines for quitting? | |
Yes | 16 (11.8) |
No | 120 (88.2) |
Did the HSP informed you about the further follow up at higher centres? | |
Yes | 13 (9.6%) |
No | 123 (90.4%) |
Did the HSP tell you when to return for follow-up counselling? | |
Yes | 22 (16.3%) |
No | 113 (83.7%) |
Did the HSP explain your present health condition as a result of your tobacco use? | |
Yes | 72 (53.3%) |
No | 63 (46.6%) |