ISSN: 2572-0775
Shivani Sood
MMEC,
Mullana, Ambala, Haryana
India
Research Article
The Clinical Effort against Secondhand Smoke Exposure (CEASE) California: Implementing a Pediatric Clinical Intervention to Reduce Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Author(s): Jyothi N Marbin, Cindy Nelson Purdy, Kelly Klaas, Gena L Lewis and Kathleen P TebbJyothi N Marbin, Cindy Nelson Purdy, Kelly Klaas, Gena L Lewis and Kathleen P Tebb
Introduction: The Clinical Effort against Secondhand Smoke Exposure (CEASE) is an evidence based intervention to reduce secondhand smoke exposure (SHSE) in children. The goals of this study were: 1. To improve pediatric providers’ perceived knowledge of the consequences of and need for SHSE screening. 2. Increase screening rates of SHSE and the provision of smoking cessation support services for identified smokers including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and referrals to the California Smoker’s Helpline (Helpline).
Methods: Pediatric clinics in Northern California were trained to implement CEASE. The evaluation had three components: (1) An evaluation of the training and its impact on participants’ knowledge and ability to implement CEASE (via anonymous post-training survey). (2) Referrals received by the California Smoker.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572-0775.1000109