An Electronic Health Record–Based Tobacco Treatment System for Parents in Pediatric Primary Care

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Authors

Brian P. Jenssen · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Abra Jeffers · MGH Institute of Health Professions

Emara Nabi-Burza · Massachusetts General Hospital

Janani Ramachandran · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Jeritt G. Thayer · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Bethany Hipple Walters · Massachusetts General Hospital

Douglas E. Levy

Abstract

An automated tobacco treatment system was associated with significantly increased maternal smoking cessation in pediatric settings while showing no effect for fathers. This scalable approach could enhance pediatric preventive care by reducing household tobacco use.

Topics & Keywords

Smoking Behavior and Cessation Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 157, Issue 4

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2025-073934

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