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Self Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Among Prenatal Smokers, Abstainers, and Nonsmokers.
- Source :
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American Journal of Health Promotion . Mar/Apr2004, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p296-299. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Purpose. Prenatal smoking cessation will not eliminate health risks if women continue to be exposed to passive smoking. This study compared the risks of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure for low-income prenatal nonsmokers, abstainers, and smokers. Methods. A questionnaire was administered to 225 pregnant women. Exposure to six sources of SHS was compared across smoking groups using chi-square and multivariate logistic regression. Results. In adjusted analyses, patterns of SHS exposure were consistent. Abstainers were at lower risk of exposure than smokers for all sources except for having a partner who smoked. Abstainers were at higher risk of exposure than nonsmokers for most sources. For example, 11.7% of nonsmokers were exposed to <4 hours of SHS daily compared with 33.3% of abstainers (adjusted odds ratio = .32, 95% confidence interval = .12-.88). Mean number of exposures for nonsmokers, abstainers, and smokers were 1.4, 2.7, and 4.2, respectively (p < .001). Discussion. Interventions need to address the full range of health risks posed by cigarette smoke exposure during pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08901171
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Health Promotion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12462587
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4278/0890-1171-18.4.296