Factors predicting pregnancy smoking in Southern Appalachia.
OBJECTIVE
To examine sociodemographic, medical, and substance use factors associated with smoking continuation during pregnancy.


METHODS
Data from 221 consecutive prenatal patients were analyzed.


RESULTS
Of the 67% who were pre-pregnancy smokers (n=148), 27% quit during pregnancy, whereas another 43% reduced by > 1/4 pack/day. Women who continued to smoke had lower incomes, more prior pregnancies, were less likely to have adequate prenatal care, and smoked more and for more years than did women who quit during pregnancy.


CONCLUSIONS
Several characteristics predicted pregnancy smoking in this sample. Results suggest ways to more effectively target pregnant women for successful smoking cessation.
Bailey
Beth A
BA
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA. nordstro@mail.etsu.edu
D000328:Adult; D001061:Appalachian Region / Q000453:epidemiology; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D003710:Demography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012907:Smoking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires