Smoking cessation program focuses on pregnant women.
Low-income pregnant women can and should quit smoking, and a simple program of education mixed with support and follow-up has proven successful in a population of public health patients. The women not only quit or reduced their smoking but gave birth to babies that were heavier and healthier overall.
D000407:Alabama; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008430:Maternal-Child Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009042:Motivation; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011203:Poverty; D011247:Pregnancy; D011635:Public Health Administration; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000523:psychology*; D000074606:Smoking Prevention