Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations for the prevention and management of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure in pregnancy
Year of Publication2013
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
Health-care providers should, wherever possible, engage directly with partners and other household members to inform them of the risks of SHS exposure to pregnant women and to promote reduction of exposure and offer smoking cessation support
Notes and Remarks
- 1.The overall goal of the intervention should be to eliminate SHS exposure at home.
- 2.Efforts to reduce SHS exposure can also help to reduce active tobacco use in pregnant women.