Social influences for smoking in pregnancy in south western Sydney antenatal clinic attendees.
This study examined the needs of and barriers to smoking cessation of 677 women who attended antenatal clinics in south-west Sydney. More than a quarter (26.3%) of the mothers reported smoking at their first antenatal visit. Smokers were more likely to be teenagers, single mothers and less likely to have formal education or employment. They were less aware of the potential health risks of smoking in pregnancy (SIP). High levels of SIP remain a public health problem, and effective interventions are needed.
Mohsin
Mohammed
M
Centre for Research Evidence Management and Surveillance, Sydney South West Area Health Service, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia. mohammed.moshin@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
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Roberto
R
Berthelsen
Angela
A
Bauman
Adrian
A
Jalaludin
Bin
B
Gyaneshwar
Rajanishwar
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation