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The study involved 387 participants, selected via simple random sampling, who were current smokeless tobacco users. Data was collected through structured interviews using a validated questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21.0, with a significance level set at P&lt;0.05. Findings: Awareness of GHWLs was high, with 91.7% of participants recognizing the labels. Among these, 66% considered quitting or reducing smokeless tobacco use due to the labels. Increased health awareness and serious consideration to quit were reported by 50.1% of participants, while 28.9% reported no impact. Awareness of tobacco cessation clinics was moderate at 48.1%, and 66.1% expressed willingness to seek help, primarily due to health concerns. Positive correlations were found between education level and awareness (r=0.387) and education and attitude towards quitting (r=0.227). Younger participants and those with shorter durations of smokeless tobacco use exhibited higher health awareness and a greater likelihood of considering cessation. Conclusion: GHWLs are a potent tool in tobacco control, significantly influencing smokeless tobacco users\u2019 intentions to quit. 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