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Smoking behavior in pregnant Arab Americans
Anahid Kulwicki1, Karen Smiley, Susan Devine
1Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA. kulwicki@oakland.edu
MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|October 31, 2007
Summary
Smoking rates during pregnancy are low among Arab American women, with about 6% smoking. Cultural factors supporting healthy pregnancies appear to reduce tobacco use in this population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal Health
- Immigrant Health
Background:
- Smoking during pregnancy is a significant public health concern.
- Arab American immigrant communities face unique challenges and health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate smoking behaviors among pregnant Arab American women.
- To compare smoking incidence between pregnant Arab American and non-Arab American women.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective data analysis from health history charts.
- Study sample included 830 pregnant women (823 Arab American) from a WIC program in Michigan.
Main Results:
- Approximately 6% of pregnant Arab American women reported smoking.
- Smoking prevalence was similar to that of Hispanic and Asian American women.
Conclusions:
- Cultural factors promoting healthy behaviors during pregnancy may mitigate tobacco use among Arab American women.
- Findings can inform culturally sensitive nursing care for pregnant Arab American patients.
