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There is a paucity of studies assessing the effect of training on the tobacco intervention competency of primary care doctors in Nigeria.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aim<\/jats:title>\n To evaluate the effectiveness of online training in improving competency in brief tobacco interventions among primary care doctors in Delta State, Nigeria.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted among eligible doctors working in government-owned facilities. The 22 eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs) served as clusters. The intervention group received a WHO six-hour online course on brief tobacco cessation intervention, delivered via Zoom. The control group received no intervention. A structured questionnaire was sent to participants via WhatsApp before and six months after the training. The primary outcome variables were scores for knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and practice. Differences in change of scores between intervention and control groups were assessed with\n t<\/jats:italic>\n -test. To adjust for clustering, these inter-group differences were further analyzed using linear mixed-effects regression modeling with study condition modeled as a fixed effect, and LGA of practice entered as a random effect.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The intervention group had a significantly higher mean of change in scores for knowledge (effect size 0.344) and confidence (effect size 0.52).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n The study shows that training, even online, positively affects clinician competency in brief tobacco intervention. This is important for primary care systems in developing countries. 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