Evaluating an online training module on protecting children from secondhand smoke exposure: impact on knowledge confidence and self-reported practice of health and social care professionals

摘要

BackgroundHealthcare professionals report that a lack of training is the primary barrier to raising the issue of secondhand smoke (SHS). An open access online training module was therefore developed for those working with smoking families to deliver effective very brief advice on SHS. The current study aimed to evaluate the following: (1) does knowledge increase as a result of participating in the online training module, and (2) does the module impact on participant confidence and self-reported practice relating to SHS.