Olfactory and Gustatory Sensory Changes to Tobacco Smoke in Pregnant Smokers

Overview

Journal Res Nurs Health

Specialties Health Services
Nursing
Public Health

Date 2007 Dec 29

PMID 18161772

Citations 6

Authors

Pamela K Pletsch

Kathryn I Pollak

Bercedis L Peterson

Jeongok Park

Cheryl A Oncken

Geeta K Swamy

Pauline Lyna

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Abstract

Models of smoking behavior change include addiction, social, and behavioral concepts. The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence of two biologic factors, olfactory and gustatory responses to tobacco smoke, as potentially powerful contributors to smoking behavior change among pregnant women. Data were obtained from 209 pregnant smokers. The majority of women reported olfactory (62%) and gustatory (53%) aversions to tobacco. Aversions first appeared during the first trimester of pregnancy. Women who experienced olfactory aversions were more likely also to experience gustatory aversions. Olfactory aversions were associated with women smoking less. Aversions to tobacco smoke are common among pregnant smokers, are associated with women smoking less, and could help explain pregnant women's smoking patterns.

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