Smoking Cessation Level of Contemplation in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Abstract

motivation of smokers to assist physicians in implementing a smoking cessation program and intervention for the particular individual. Possible Study Implications: This study will illustrate the relationship between parent’s level of contemplation to quit smoking with their knowledge of smoking and the effects of second hand smoke on their children. By understanding this relationship, adequate interventions such as education and smoking cessation information can be developed for these parents in the Pediatric Department. Interventions based on the stages of change model have been to enhance motivation and predict