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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of 5A-5R Counselling Services for Tobacco Cessation

Sponsor: BRAC University

Summary

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major health burden in Bangladesh, following global trends. Tobacco use, both smoking and smokeless, is a key risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, and cancer, accounting for a considerable portion of the country's mortality rate. The government has taken several steps to address this issue, including increasing tobacco pricing and implementing smoke-free rules. Despite efforts to lower tobacco demand, meeting the desired reduction in consumption appears difficult. Counseling emerges as a popular technique of smoke cessation, with research demonstrating its effectiveness. The 5A-5R counseling technique is a brief intervention that is encouraged by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile phone-assisted culturally appropriate 5A-5R counselling services for tobacco cessation among adults in union-level primary health care settings in Bangladesh. The trial will involve a cluster randomized controlled design with three arms: an intervention arm receiving in-person counselling, an intervention arm receiving in-person and mobile phone-assisted counselling, and a control arm receiving usual care without structured counselling. The primary outcome measures include tobacco cessation rates and reduction in tobacco consumption. The study duration is 8 months, with a preparatory phase, intervention phase, follow-up phase, and data analysis phase.

Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of 5A-5R Counselling Services for Tobacco Cessation With or Without Mobile Phone Assisted Remote Support in Rural Primary Healthcare Settings

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