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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- To list 3 components of the SCRIPT evidence-based intervention
- To describe the barriers to integrating the SCRIPT evidence-based protocal into a health care, home-based visit or telephone quitline setting
- To identify the four modules of the SCRIPT Training curriculum
Individuals managing or working in clinical, home-based or telephone counseling settings treating pregnant women.
Key Points:
- The Smoking Cessation and Reduction in Pregnancy Treatment is an evidence-based program tested through multiple clinical trials;
- Active smoking during pregnancy is the most serious and preventable cause of fetal and infant morbidity and mortality;
- Effective implementation of SCRIPT will impact the health of mothers and infants.
Prenatal Smoking is one of the most common preventable causes of poor pregnancy and infant outcomes. In 2006, an estimated 22% of women of reproductive age continued to smoke. This rate greatly varies among states. The adverse effects on maternal, fetal, and infant health produced by exposure to tobacco smoke are unequivocal and can result in: low birth weight, altered fetal development, impaired fetal growth, increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), complications during pregnancy.
Educational Experience: The presentation will provide an overview of the impact of smoking in pregnancy on the mother and fetus; discuss the research from the SCRIPT clinical trials and then provide an overview of the components of the Training Curriculum. We will then use an open discussion format to review curriculum components and sample activities;
Benefits:
- Disseminates an evidence-based strategy to support permanent changes in health care delivery
- Informs participants how to build capacity to implement SCRIPT protocols.