2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A

Tobacco consumption remains a major public health concern worldwide. Smoking is associated with severe health risks, including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, and cancer. Rural populations often have limited awareness and access to smoking cessation programs, necessitating structured interventions to improve knowledge and motivation to quit smoking.

Objective: This study assesses the effectiveness of a structured teaching program (STP) on the knowledge, motivation, and smoking practice of individuals in a rural area in Bangalore.

Methodology: This study followed a structured approach to evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching program for smoking cessation. A quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used. A total of 35 smokers participated, and data were collected using structured questionnaires.

Results: The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge (pre-test mean: 6.71±1.628; post-test mean: 10.62±1.73; p<0.005), motivation (pre-test mean: 3.285±1.61; post-test mean: 5.028±1.69; p<0.005), and smoking behavior (pre-test mean: 4.2±0.521; post-test mean: 3.685±0.497; p<0.005). The findings suggest that STP is an effective intervention for smoking cessation