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Reducing smoking among pregnant adolescents
1University of California, San Francisco 94143.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study presents a psychosocial intervention to help pregnant adolescents quit smoking. The program aims to reduce risks for both mother and infant by addressing awareness, motivation, social skills, and cessation techniques.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Adolescent pregnancy poses significant biological, social, and economic risks.
- Maternal smoking during pregnancy exacerbates these risks for both the adolescent mother and the developing infant.
- There is a need for targeted interventions to support smoking cessation in this vulnerable population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a psychosocial intervention designed to reduce smoking rates among pregnant adolescents.
- To outline the key components of a multi-module program addressing smoking cessation in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- The intervention utilizes a five-module psychosocial approach.
- Modules focus on increasing awareness of smoking risks, delivering motivational messages, enhancing social skills, and teaching specific smoking-cessation techniques.
Main Results:
- The intervention was designed to equip pregnant adolescents with skills and motivation to quit smoking.
- The program addresses multiple facets of smoking behavior and cessation.
Conclusions:
- This psychosocial intervention offers a structured approach to address smoking in pregnant adolescents.
- The program's components are designed to mitigate the dual risks associated with adolescent pregnancy and maternal smoking.