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Introduction: It is the determination of information about the tobacco control campaigns in our country registered by the Family Health Center. Method: A questionnaire of 38 questions was applied to the participants. In the first part of the questionnaire, socio-demographic characteristics and smoking status, in the second part, the information about their knowledge of the "Law on the Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Tobacco Products" and their opinions on the relevant campaigns were examined. Findings: The average age of the participants was 38.4±13.0years. Of the participants, 228 (53.1%) had been to a place where people smoked. A total of 151 (35.2%) of the participants were smokers and 164 of them (38.2%) had someone in their household who smoked. Non-smoking females were more frequently exposed to indoor smoking than non-smoking males (p=0.01). A total of 397 participants (92.5%) expressed a desire for a more intense introduction of tobacco control practices in educational activities for young people, while 400 of them (93.2%) suggested implementation of mass educational programs for women who undertake an important role in children’s education. Conclusion: Smoking is quite common in our geographical region. Based on the current results, we, as family physicians, can provide support for families and their immediate surroundings about existing laws on tobacco and tobacco products as well as how not to ever start smoking or stop it if it has already started. And, we can follow-up on that to create positive effects on individuals themselves and their surroundings by increasing their awareness of the current functioning of the system. Purpose: Identifying the status of information of persons registered in our Family Health Center about tobacco control campaigns in our country. Method: A survey of 38 questions was applied to the participants. The first part of the survey questioned the socio-demographic characteristics and conditions of smoking, the second part questioned the information conditions and opinions on the campaigns carried out on the "Law on the Prevention and Control of Damage of Tobacco Products". Results: The average age of participants was 38,4 ±13,0 years. The number of people in their past lives smoked in environments was 228 (53.1%). 35.2% of participants (n=151) are in the smoking group. The number of people actively smoking in their homes was 164 (38.2%). Women who do not smoke are found to be more frequently exposed to domestic exposure than men who do not smoke (p<0,01). 92.5% of participants (n=397) wanted to be more intensely discussed on tobacco control practices in training for young people, while 93.2% (n=400) suggested to organize widespread training programs for women who play an important role in children’s education. Result: In our region, smoking is quite common. Most of the suggestions are actually within our existing laws and are aimed at reaching the broad public. With these current findings, the existing laws on tobacco and tobacco products to the family and close surroundings, the support and follow-up that will be given to the start of smoking and when it has begun, it is believed that the awareness of the existing functioning of individuals can be enhanced, helping to create positive effects on themselves and their surroundings.

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