Smoking cessation and low-income women: theory, research, and interventions.
There is a growing body of evidence indicating women's experiences with smoking and cessation may be unique from those of men. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) in primary care are ideally suited to assess and intervene with this complex addiction. APNs must be competent in interventions that address cigarette smoking. This article will summarize the literature on smoking cessation interventions with an emphasis on women smokers.
Pohl
J M
JM
University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 North Ingalls, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011203:Poverty; D020377:Self Efficacy; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D016387:Women's Health