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- Secondhand smoke is harmful to children, and a study was conducted to assess exposure among kids aged two and under, alongside factors influencing parental smoking habits.
- Among surveyed parents, 13% were smokers, 18% had quit, with pregnancy being a major motivator for quitting (42%).
- Socioeconomic status plays a significant role, as parents on Medicaid were found to smoke more and have lower quitting rates compared to those with private insurance, indicating a need for targeted interventions.
Article Abstract
Background: Secondhand smoke exposure harms children. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of secondhand smoke exposure in children ≤2 years and determine the predictors of smoking and smoking cessation in parents.
Methods: We surveyed parents of children ≤2 years of age, asking about parental smoking patterns, interest in quitting and children's respiratory symptoms. Data were analyzed with chi-square and multiple logistic regression.
Results: Thirteen percent were current smokers and 18% had quit. The most common reason for quitting was being pregnant (42%). Children's respiratory symptoms did not predict quitting. Parents on Medicaid were more likely to smoke than those on private insurance (OR = 5.7, 95% CI = 2.0-16.5) and less likely to quit (OR = 0.2, 95% CI = 0.1-0.9).
Conclusion: Having a new baby may be a motivator for parents to quit. We must address socioeconomic factors to develop a successful intervention in pediatric practices.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4469622 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0009922814563270 | DOI Listing |
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