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Self-help booklets for preventing postpartum smoking relapse: A randomized trial

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  • Brandon, T.H.
  • Simmons, V.N.
  • Meade, C.D.
  • Quinn, G.P.
  • Lopez Khoury, E.N.
  • Sutton, S.K.
  • Lee, J.-H.

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Objectives. We tested a series of self-help booklets designed to prevent postpartum smoking relapse. Methods. We recruited 700 women in months 4 through 8 of pregnancy, who quit smoking for their pregnancy. We randomized the women to receive either (1) 10 Forever Free for Baby and Me (FFB) relapse prevention booklets, mailed until 8 months postpartum, or (2) 2 existing smoking cessation materials, Abstract: a usual care control (UCC). Assessments were completed at baseline and at 1, 8, and 12 months postpartum. Results. We received baseline questionnaires from 504 women meeting inclusion criteria. We found a main effect for treatment at 8 months, with FFB yielding higher abstinence rates (69.6%) than UCC (58.5%). Treatment effect was moderated by annual household income and age. Among lower income women (

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  • Brandon, T.H. & Simmons, V.N. & Meade, C.D. & Quinn, G.P. & Lopez Khoury, E.N. & Sutton, S.K. & Lee, J.-H., 2012. "Self-help booklets for preventing postpartum smoking relapse: A randomized trial," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 102(11), pages 2109-2115.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.300653_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300653
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    1. Irene Yang & Lynne A. Hall, 2017. "Nicotine Dependence Measures for Perinatal Women," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 26(4), pages 419-450, August.

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