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Impact of Health Belief Modification on Intention to Make Smoke Free Home Among Pregnant Women



Kazemi A1 ; Ehsanpour S2 ; Zahraei NSN2 ; Hasanzadeh A2 ; Beigi NMA2 ; Malverdi Z3
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  1. 1. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Health Center No. 1, Evesina Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Research in Medical Sciences Published:2011

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study examined the effects of health education on modification of health belief and intention among pregnant women to have smoke free home. METHODS: In this randomized controlled study, 91 pregnant women completed the study in two groups. Intervention group was educated about the harms of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure. The Health Belief Model (HBM) was a framework for analyzing the beliefs. After 10-12 weeks, the HBM constructs and weekly ETS exposure at home were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: After performing educational program, the subjects in intervention group perceived more susceptibility and severity and reported lower weekly ETS exposure at home than subjects in control group; but, the self efficacy and perceived barrier were not different. The relationships between HBM constructs and weekly ETS exposure were significant; but, there was no significant difference in point prevalence of having smoke free home. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that the health education about ETS exposure can modify health belief and reduce EST exposure among pregnant women, but cannot affect the self efficacy and perceived barrier. To have smoke free home, they need to increase their self efficacy.
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