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Smoking habits of parents attending a children's hospital

Michelle Miller1, David Gow, David Tappin

  • 1Department of Child Health, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|July 27, 2007
PubMed

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Many parents who smoke at children's hospitals want to quit. This study surveyed 418 parents, finding 27% smoke, and 81% of those are ready to quit, informing future cessation programs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking among parents poses health risks to children.
  • Parental smoking is a significant public health concern, especially in pediatric settings.
  • Understanding parental smoking habits is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the smoking habits of parents visiting a pediatric hospital.
  • To determine the willingness of parental smokers to quit.
  • To inform the development of a smoking cessation program for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 418 parents at a pediatric hospital.
  • Questionnaire assessing smoking status and quit intentions.
  • Exploratory data analysis of smoking behaviors.

Main Results:

  • 27% of surveyed parents were current smokers.
  • 81% of current smokers expressed willingness to attempt quitting soon.
  • Data gathered will guide the creation of a tailored cessation program.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of parents in pediatric settings are smokers.
  • High willingness to quit among smoking parents presents an intervention opportunity.
  • Developing targeted smoking cessation programs for parents is feasible and warranted.

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