Smoking Cessation Programs for Pregnant Women: Utilizing WhatsApp Text Messaging
Journal of Addictions Nursing
|September 2, 2021
Summary
A Transtheoretical Model-based smoking cessation program, supported by WhatsApp messages, significantly increased quitting rates in pregnant women. This intervention effectively reduced nicotine dependence and carbon monoxide levels.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Digital Health
Background:
- Smoking during pregnancy poses significant health risks to both mother and child.
- Effective smoking cessation interventions tailored for pregnant women are crucial.
- Integrating technology like WhatsApp offers a scalable approach to support behavior change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a smoking cessation program for pregnant women based on the Transtheoretical Model.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of this program when supported by WhatsApp text messages.
- To assess the program's impact on smoking cessation rates and physiological markers.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest randomized controlled quasi-experimental design was employed.
- Fifty pregnant women were divided into an intervention group (n=25) and a control group (n=25).
- The intervention group received theory-based motivational counseling and thrice-weekly WhatsApp messages aligned with stages of change.
Main Results:
- A 60% smoking cessation rate was observed in the intervention group versus 36% in the control group.
- Participants reported high satisfaction and willingness to recommend the program.
- The intervention effectively reduced nicotine dependency and carbon monoxide levels.
Conclusions:
- The Transtheoretical Model-based, WhatsApp-supported smoking cessation program is effective for pregnant women.
- Midwives and nurses can implement this program after appropriate training.
- This digital health approach shows promise for improving maternal and child health outcomes.
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