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Parent attitudes about pediatricians addressing parental smoking
Patricia A Cluss1, Deborah Moss
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15213, USA. clusspa@msx.upmc.edu
Summary
Most parents believe pediatricians should discuss parental smoking during visits. This addresses a key barrier for pediatricians intervening in family tobacco use.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Pediatricians are well-positioned to address parental smoking but face barriers.
- Concern over negative parental reactions often deters pediatricians from discussing smoking.
- Parental attitudes towards pediatrician intervention in smoking require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parental attitudes regarding pediatricians addressing parental smoking.
- To understand parent perceptions of pediatrician roles in smoking cessation discussions.
- To identify factors influencing parental acceptance of smoking-related inquiries during pediatric visits.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 341 parents immediately following a pediatric visit.
- Utilized chi-square analyses to examine parental responses.
- Assessed attitudes towards pediatricians discussing parental smoking.
Main Results:
- 99% of parents consider discussing smoking a very important part of a pediatrician's job.
- Only a small percentage of smokers (5%) and nonsmokers (1%) opposed pediatrician inquiries.
- Patient satisfaction may increase when physicians address tobacco use.
Conclusions:
- Parents, both smokers and nonsmokers, strongly support pediatricians addressing parental smoking.
- Pediatrician intervention in parental smoking is perceived positively by most parents.
- Addressing parental smoking in pediatric settings is a viable public health strategy.