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Postpartum relapse to smoking: a prospective study.

C M McBride1, P L Pirie, S J Curry

  • 1Center for Health Studies, Group Health Puget Sound, Seattle, WA 98115.

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|August 6, 1992
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Many women relapse to smoking postpartum. Factors like spouse smoking, low social support, and reduced self-efficacy predict relapse. Early postpartum intervention can help new mothers stay smoke-free.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • A significant number of women who quit smoking during pregnancy resume smoking postpartum.
  • Understanding the psychosocial factors driving postpartum smoking relapse is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychosocial factors associated with smoking relapse in postpartum women.
  • To identify predictors of relapse among women who successfully quit smoking during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study of 106 women who quit smoking during pregnancy.
  • Telephone surveys conducted in late pregnancy, 6 weeks postpartum, and 6 months postpartum.
  • Assessment of smoking status, spouse's smoking, social support, self-efficacy, and coping strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Smoking relapse rates were 24% at 6 weeks and 40% at 6 months postpartum.
  • Spouse's smoking status, reduced social support, decreased self-efficacy, and specific coping strategies predicted relapse.
  • Relapse appeared to occur gradually, indicating potential for intervention throughout the early postpartum period.

Conclusions:

  • Postpartum smoking relapse is common and influenced by psychosocial factors.
  • Interventions targeting social support, self-efficacy, and coping strategies may reduce relapse rates.
  • The gradual nature of relapse suggests that the early postpartum period is a critical window for continued smoking cessation support.