The transtheoretical model of smoking: comparison of pregnant and nonpregnant smokers

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Pregnant smokers are similar to their nonpregnant counterparts with regard to their readiness to stop smoking. This research aimed to identify factors that may boost understanding of economically disadvantaged culturally diverse pregnant smokers and to play a role in the design of more effective interventions for pregnant smokers. It is clear that the majority of pregnant smokers are not highly motivated to stop smoking simply because of their pregnancy. Work with this group of low-income pregnant smokers must be stage-matched. There should be a particular focus on boosting motivation and willingness to stop smoking, rather than offering only action-oriented interventions for the small number of smokers ready to stop.

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Applying the Transtheoretical Model to a representative sample of smokers

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A study of the correlations among key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model, used to assess 4,144 smokers' behavior, revealed the utility of this model in providing information on smokers and their different stages of cessation. Of the sample, smokers in the Precontemplation Stage of Change were found to have the greatest degree of addiction and the least negative attitudes toward their smoking behavior.

Models, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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Smoking patterns of low-income ethnoculturally diverse women: are we casting the net wide enough?

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Smoking patterns was examined among low-income ethnoculturally diverse women undergoing prenatal appointments at six obstetrics clinics in Northeastern states. Native American women had the highest prevalence rate of current smoking at 29.2% and 33.5%, respectively, while Asian women had the lowest at 4.6%. The results highlighted the need for a wider implementation of smoking-cessation programs for pregnant women because of the low rates of quitting during pregnancy and the high incidences of relapse.

Research, Demographic aspects, Smoking, Smoking and women, Women smokers

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