title: Postpartum smoking abstinence and smoke-free environments.
abstract: The purpose of this exploratory study was to describe factors that contribute to successful postpartum smoking abstinence among women who quit smoking during pregnancy. Research questions addressed the primary motivators and lifestyle characteristics of women who do not return to postpartum smoking. Participants were recruited from a feasibility study (N = 16) based on their ability to remain smoke free for at least 6 months following delivery. Individual interviews were analyzed using content analysis strategies. Women's narratives described the process of postpartum smoking abstinence. Four themes emerged: (a) child's health as the primary motivator, (b) demanding a smoke-free home or environment, (c) smoking perception changes from one of primarily comfort to one of disgust, and (d) viewing abstinence as a lifelong change. Clinical implications include educating families about the effects of smoke-free environments on the health of their children while redirecting smoking habits with healthy behaviors.
authors: College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Kristin.Ashford@uky.edu
authors: Kristin
authors: K
authors: Ashford
authors: Ellen
authors: E
authors: Hahn
authors: Lynne
authors: L
authors: Hall
authors: Ann R
authors: AR
authors: Peden
authors: Mary Kay
authors: MK
authors: Rayens
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007629:Kentucky; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000523:psychology; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution