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SMOKING BEHAVIOUR IN PREGNANT WOMEN

P. A. Fildan, N. S. Motoc, I. Husaru, A. Campean, G. Adrian

First published: 2018https://doi.org/10.5593/sgemsocial2018/3.3/S12.095View metrics

Abstract

Background: Smoking during pregnancy is the leading cause of prenatal morbidity. Women who smoke during pregnancy do not only increase the risks to develop serious adverse health events but also put their child at considerable risk. The purpose of this study was to assess the demographic factors and to evaluate smoking behavior in a group of pregnant women, contributing to the existing literature in order to improve maternal and child health care. Methods: A questionnaire conceived by a pulmonologist that assessed multiple risks factors during pregnancy was applied to all pregnant women, current smokers with pregnancy in evolution. Demographic factors, maternal prenatal smoking behavior and prenatal complications in infant were assessed. Results: The majority of the women were from the urban area, were married, employed and had a high school degree. When finding out that they are pregnant they either reduced the number of cigarettes (57%) or stopped smoking (16%). Nevertheless a significant percentage (27%) continued smoking during pregnancy. One baby was born prematurely and 3 had congenital malformations (hemangiomas, pigmented nevi and hydroceles). Conclusion: Tobacco dependence among pregnant women is a real public health problem and active anti-smoking counseling is required. Smoking cessation advices should be given to pregnant women on a regular basis, by every physician that attends them during pregnancy, emphasizing the risk that is includes not only her, but also her baby.

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Title
SMOKING BEHAVIOUR IN PREGNANT WOMEN
Authors
P. A. Fildan, N. S. Motoc, I. Husaru, A. Campean, G. Adrian
Proceedings
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts SGEM 2018
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2018
Pages
735-744
SWS Citekey
Fildan201812735744
ISSN
2367-5659
ISBN
978-619-7408-55-3
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
prenatal exposureprematurelytobaccogynecologistcongenital malformationcongenital malformation.
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