Behavior Changes Related to Pediatric Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Audience: individuals at all levels of experience

Key Points: compare clients' attitudes and behavioral changes regarding secondhand smoke exposure in the home and vehicle (pre- and post-treatment outcomes)

Educational Experience: 30 years experience in addiction treatment field, with last 5 years in hospital-based tobacco treatment program

Benefits: education of tobacco about the impact of second- and third-hand smoke exposure on family members and friends

Poster presentation – Behavior Changes Related to Pediatric Exposure to Secondhand Smoke

Program Area: Evaluation and Surveillance

Learner Outcome:  Compare clients’ attitudes and behavioral changes regarding secondhand smoke exposure in the home and vehicle (pre- and post-treatment outcomes)

Target audience: individuals at all levels of experience

Abstract Text:

Since 2007 HMHP’s  Regional Tobacco Treatment Center adults enrolled in the tobacco treatment program has been asked prior to treatment about secondhand exposure of  children in the home and in their vehicles.  During the “best practice” based treatment, the caregivers receive ongoing information about the effects of second- and third-hand smoke on children.  Post-treatment follow-up ( 3 month and 6 month) with program graduates (approximately 325 per year) explore behavior changes that participants have made to reduce pediatric exposure.  In addition, surveys regarding secondhand smoke exposure have been utilized at community health fairs as well as with providers such as WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Data will demonstrate that caregivers have made behavioral changes regarding pediatric exposure