Smoking cessation and relapse prevention for postpartum women: Results from a randomized controlled trial at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months

Wolfgang Hannöver*, Jochen René Thyrian, Kathrin Röske, Julia Grempler, Hans Jürgen Rumpf, Ulrich John, Ulfert Hapke

*Corresponding author for this work
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Abstract

Aim: To test the efficacy of an aid to cessation/relapse prevention intervention for women postpartum. Method: Two-armed randomized controlled trial. Follow-ups at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, screenings on maternity wards. Intervention group received face-to-face counseling 40 days postpartum plus telephone counseling calls 4 and 12 weeks later. Control group received usual care plus self-help material for each parent. Results: With regard to smoking cessation, 4 week point prevalence abstinent rates were higher in the treatment group at 6, 12, and 18 months (7% vs. 1%, 7% vs. 2%, and 9% vs. 1%, respectively). Sustained abstinence was higher in the treatment group at 6 months follow-up (3% vs. 0%). No difference was observed with regard to relapse prevention. Discussion: Regarding aid to cessation we observed small effects, regarding relapse prevention no effect. In order to capitalize on the opportunity childbirth poses with regard to smoking, theories on relapse prevention in smoking cessation that guide in designing interventions are needed.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAddictive behaviors
Volume34
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)1-8
Number of pages8
ISSN0306-4603
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.2009

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

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