Factors associated with harmful use of tobacco during pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: To calculate the prevalence and analyze factors associated with tobacco use once in a lifetime and check their harmful use among pregnant women. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 330 pregnant women assisted in specialized center for women primary health care (Central Brazil). The data of personal/family history and tracing of tobacco use were obtained through a sociodemographic questionnaire (Alcohol, Smoke and Substance Involvement Screening Test) and analyzed using logistic regression. Results: The use of tobacco once in a lifetime was associated with income, family history of alcohol and personal mental disorder. The harmful use of tobacco during pregnancy was associated with a family history of smoking and alcohol consumption. Conclusion: The prevalence of tobacco use as "once in a lifetime" in the sample was 37.1% (124) and "harmful use" of tobacco during pregnancy was 9.6% (32).