Smoking Cessation Counseling Practices: a Survey of Alabama Obstetrician-gynecologists

Overview

Journal South Med J

Specialties General Medicine
General Surgery

Date 2001 Apr 4

PMID 11284517

Citations 15

Authors

D M Grimley

J M Bellis

J M Raczynski

K Henning

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Abstract

Background: Minimal interventions delivered by obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) to their pregnant patients who smoke could result in a substantial decrease in smoking during pregnancy. We examined performance and motivation levels of Alabama OB-GYNs for engaging in clinical practices based on National Cancer Institute (NCI) guidelines.

Methods: Questionnaires assessing attitudes, intentions, and behaviors specified by the NCI's "4-A" model (ask, advise, assist, and arrange follow-up) were mailed to all OB-GYNs licensed in Alabama.

Results: A total of 130 physicians completed the questionnaire. Nearly all reported that they ask (93%) and advise (90%) their patients who smoke to quit; however, significantly fewer reported that they assist (28%) or arrange follow-up (24%) with their pregnant patients.

Conclusions: Interventions are needed to motivate, support, and guide OB-GYN physicians to assist and follow-up with their pregnant patients who smoke.

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