Introduction: WHO initiates World No Tobacco Day 2020 global campaign on World No Tobacco Day on 31st May with the theme to make people aware about the ill effects of tobacco and reduce the disease burden in society. Aims: This study aimed to develop awareness among the migrant labourers regarding ill effects of tobacco and pan chewing. The objectives were to assess the tobacco and pan chewing habits, and effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco and pan chewing among migrant labourers of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. Methods and material: A community based cross-sectional study using experimental design was done to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco and pan chewing. The demographic data, habits on tobacco and pan chewing and knowledge on ill effects of tobacco and pan chewing was assessed through interview method using a structured knowledge questionnaire. Results: Seventy percentage of the samples have inadequate knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco/pan chewing and video assisted teaching was an effective intervention in improving the knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco and pan chewing among migrant labourers. Conclusion: The study concluded that migrant labourers are unaware about the ill effects of tobacco/pan chewing and awareness programmes can be implemented to motivate them. Video assisted teaching was one such intervention which was found effective in improving awareness.
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