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Pediatric residency training on tobacco
N Hymowitz1, J Schwab, H Eckholdt
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, USA.
Pediatrics
|July 4, 2001
Summary
Pediatric residency training significantly improved resident tobacco interventions. This led to more smoke-free homes, highlighting the program's effectiveness in addressing pediatric smoking.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Medicine
- Tobacco Control
Background:
- Pediatricians are crucial in antismoking efforts.
- Few pediatric residency programs adequately train residents in tobacco intervention.
- This study addresses the need for effective tobacco training in pediatrics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a comprehensive pediatric residency training program on tobacco.
- To assess the program's impact on resident tobacco intervention behaviors.
- To examine changes in patient and parent/guardian behaviors regarding tobacco use.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was employed.
- Pediatric residents received comprehensive tobacco training.
- Baseline and follow-up surveys of residents, parents, and patients were conducted.
Main Results:
- The training program significantly enhanced resident tobacco intervention behaviors.
- Parent and patient reports corroborated resident intervention changes.
- Resident interventions increased the likelihood of smoke-free households.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive tobacco training positively impacts pediatric resident intervention behaviors.
- Pediatric resident tobacco interventions show potential for significant patient and parent behavior change.
- The study demonstrates the efficacy of pediatric residency tobacco training, encouraging wider adoption.