Minimal smoking cessation interventions in prenatal, family planning, and well-child public health clinics

Objectives. This study assessed the prevalence and effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for women of childbearing age in public health cli nics. Methods. Smokers in prenatal, family planning, and well-child services in 1 0 public health clinics (n = 1021) were interviewed 5 to 8 weeks after a me dical visit to assess their exposure to smoking cessation interventions and smoking cessation outcomes. Results. Depending on clinic service and intervention component (poster, vi deo segment, provider advice, booklet), 16% to 63% of women reported exposu re to an intervention component during their visit. Women in prenatal servi ces received more interventions and had better outcomes than those in the o ther services. Conclusions. Exposure to more interventions increased readiness and motivat ion to quit and the number of actions taken toward quitting.