Influence of family resources on secondhand smoking in pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in the border and minority urban areas of Northwest China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnant women's exposure to secondhand smoke is a very serious health issue in China. The purpose of our research is to identify factors that predict the probability of exposure to secondhand smoke among pregnant women from the perspective of a family-based open system.

Methods

From September 2014 to August 2015, Urumqi City, Shihezi City, and Shawan County-level City were sampled according to population characteristics. A revised structured questionnaire based on family resources was adapted for use in this study. Questionnaires were collected via convenience sampling at the hospitals with the largest number of local antenatal clients. A total of 1249 pregnant women of age 18-51 years were investigated. Descriptive statistics were calculated to characterize the

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7579793 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature