No Smoking Approach in the Educational Institute cafeteria to strengthen the Health System in Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Introduction: Tobacco control strategies are structured around three main pillars: prevention, protection, and treatment. Prevention is essential to discourage new individuals, particularly young people, from starting to smoke, and it is primarily carried out through educational initiatives.
Aim of the study: To report the experiences of nursing students from the University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan, regarding smoking prevention and cessation activities conducted by a Basic Health Unit team at the Higher Education cafeteria in Lahore, Pakistan.
Method: This descriptive case study was conducted between March and May 2025. Fourth-year nursing students at a primary care unit in Lahore, Pakistan, carried out the activity. The target audience consisted of patients and their caregivers, with approximately 30 individuals present in the Educational Institute cafeteria on the day of the event.
Results: The study reveals a strong post-intervention increase in knowledge regarding the dangers of passive smoking. Before the session, many participants were only partially aware of the risks of secondhand smoke. After the dialogue, mean knowledge scores rose to nearly 7 on a 10-point scale. This indicates that the Higher Education Institute cafeteria model successfully conveys nuanced information. For example, the greater toxin exposure of passive smokers helps dispel common misconceptions.
Discussion: Specific actions often provide only a partial view of the problem, hindering a…
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