Dr. Adams
04-14-2007, 08:42 AM
"Clinically diagnosable mental health problems, such as anxiety disorders and major depression, may be perpetuating smoking in some pregnant women. The high rate of depression among nicotine-addicted pregnant women could shed new light on this persistent problem, and bring needed help to the women and their babies at risk.
After adjustment, nicotine dependence significantly predicted having any mental disorder and any mood disorder. There were no significant associations with non-dependent cigarette use and mental disorders.
Health professionals with pregnant patients who smoke, but can't seem to quit, need to know that depression and anxiety might actually be the bigger problem standing in the way of their patients' efforts to quit. And for them, some form of mental health treatment, such as behavioral or supportive therapy, in addition to a smoking cessation plan may be a much more effective treatment plan than a simple nicotine patch."
Obstet Gynecol 2007;109:875-883.
After adjustment, nicotine dependence significantly predicted having any mental disorder and any mood disorder. There were no significant associations with non-dependent cigarette use and mental disorders.
Health professionals with pregnant patients who smoke, but can't seem to quit, need to know that depression and anxiety might actually be the bigger problem standing in the way of their patients' efforts to quit. And for them, some form of mental health treatment, such as behavioral or supportive therapy, in addition to a smoking cessation plan may be a much more effective treatment plan than a simple nicotine patch."
Obstet Gynecol 2007;109:875-883.