Pregnancy, Smoking
Conditions
Brief summary
This study assessed the relationship between pregnant women, partner support, and cigarette and alcohol use in pregnancy.
Detailed description
Paternal support is related to positive pregnancy outcomes. We explored the relationship between paternal involvement and maternal smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy. This was an IRB-approved cross sectional study. Pregnant women between the ages of 18 - 44 years old and their partners were surveyed in the outpatient OB/GYN offices of Thomas Jefferson University. Women who identified their partner as their main support were included. Demographic and health information was collected. A composite support score for each woman was generated from a modified version of the Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ) on a scale from 5 - 35. Support scores were evaluated with women's current smoking and drinking status using ANOVA and Student's t-test.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaires
Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ)
Sponsors
Thomas Jefferson University
Ohio State University
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 44 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Pregnant women between the ages of 18 - 44 years old and their partners were surveyed in the outpatient OB/GYN offices of Thomas Jefferson University. Women who identified their partner as their main support were included.
Exclusion criteria
* Non-English speaking.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A composite support score for each woman from a modified version of the Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ) on a scale from 5 - 35. | 2 months | Cigarette and Alcohol use in pregnancy |
Outcome results
None listed