Ashley H Clawson1,2,3, Elizabeth L McQuaid2, Belinda Borrelli4. 1. a Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine , Alpert Medical School of Brown University and The Miriam Hospital. Providence , RI , USA. 2. b Bradley/Hasbro Children's Research Center , Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. Providence , RI , USA. 3. c Department of Psychology , Oklahoma State University , Stillwater , OK , USA. 4. d Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research , Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine , Boston , MA , USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study examined, among parents who smoke and have children with asthma, perceptions about child secondhand smoke exposure (SHSe), child tobacco use (TU) initiation, and parent willingness to participate in child-focused tobacco interventions. METHODS: Participants were 300 caregivers who smoked and had a child with asthma (aged 10-14). Parents completed an online survey and self-reported perceptions about child SHSe elimination, child TU prevention, and willingness to participate in three types of interventions with and without their child (SHSe reduction intervention, tobacco prevention intervention, and the combination of the two). Correlates of perceptions and willingness were examined. RESULTS: Parents who were ready to quit smoking and who reported home smoking bans (HSBs) were more motivated to eliminate SHSe (p < 0.05). Being white, younger, ready to quit, and having HSBs were associated with greater confidence to eliminate SHSe (p < 0.05). Parents with HSBs reported higher perceived importance about preventing child TU (p < 0.05). Parents were less confident about preventing male children from using tobacco (p = 0.001). Parents were highly willing to participate in all the described intervention approaches, with or without their child. CONCLUSIONS: Parents were willing to participate in child-focused tobacco interventions, with or without their child with asthma, including interventions that address both child SHSe and TU prevention. This research demonstrates the acceptability of child-focused tobacco interventions among a high-risk population and may be a foundational step for intervention development.
OBJECTIVE: This study examined, among parents who smoke and have children with asthma, perceptions about child secondhand smoke exposure (SHSe), childtobacco use (TU) initiation, and parent willingness to participate in child-focused tobacco interventions. METHODS:Participants were 300 caregivers who smoked and had a child with asthma (aged 10-14). Parents completed an online survey and self-reported perceptions about child SHSe elimination, child TU prevention, and willingness to participate in three types of interventions with and without their child (SHSe reduction intervention, tobacco prevention intervention, and the combination of the two). Correlates of perceptions and willingness were examined. RESULTS: Parents who were ready to quit smoking and who reported home smoking bans (HSBs) were more motivated to eliminate SHSe (p < 0.05). Being white, younger, ready to quit, and having HSBs were associated with greater confidence to eliminate SHSe (p < 0.05). Parents with HSBs reported higher perceived importance about preventing child TU (p < 0.05). Parents were less confident about preventing male children from using tobacco (p = 0.001). Parents were highly willing to participate in all the described intervention approaches, with or without their child. CONCLUSIONS: Parents were willing to participate in child-focused tobacco interventions, with or without their child with asthma, including interventions that address both child SHSe and TU prevention. This research demonstrates the acceptability of child-focused tobacco interventions among a high-risk population and may be a foundational step for intervention development.
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