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C M McBride1, P L Pirie

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minneapolis 55455.

Addictive Behaviors
|January 1, 1990
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Many women who quit smoking during pregnancy relapse postpartum. Continued abstinence support is crucial, especially when living with other smokers, to prevent postpartum smoking relapse.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal Health
  • Addiction Research

Background:

  • Smoking cessation during pregnancy is common.
  • Postpartum smoking relapse patterns and risk factors remain understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe postpartum smoking relapse patterns.
  • To assess the perceived importance of smoking cessation postpartum.
  • To identify high-risk situations for postpartum smoking relapse.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 567 women approximately 6 months postpartum.
  • Data collection on smoking relapse, perceived importance of cessation, and risk factors.

Main Results:

  • 56% of women who quit during pregnancy relapsed by 30 days postpartum.

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  • Relapse often occurred in the company of other smokers.
  • Socializing with or living with smokers negatively impacted abstinence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Postpartum smoking relapse is a significant issue.
    • Continued smoking cessation support is vital postpartum.
    • Interventions should address social and environmental triggers for relapse.