Clinical Research Directory

Evaluation of Periodontal Health, Salivary Cotinine and S100A8/A9 Levels in Children Exposed to Passive Smoking

The periodontal health of children exposed to passive smoking will be evaluated by S100A8 and S100A9 levels.

A Study to Test Feasibility and Acceptability of an Intervention Program Aiming to Reduce Prenatal Secondhand Smoke Exposure

This pilot study assess the feasibility and acceptability of the "First Breath" digital behavioral intervention aiming to reduce prenatal SHS exposure. By involving both the pregnant women and partners (who smoke) of pregnant women, our intervention encourages reducing secondhand smoke exposure at home and in the car, through a gradual, capacity and self-efficacy building, structured plan. "First Breath" focus on raising knowledge about the health consequences of prenatal secondhand exposure, proposing strategies to avoid exposure, and raising motivation to implement a smoke free home and car. Our intervention also includes personal biochemical feedback to the pregnant women using urine cotinine (a marker of secondhand smoke exposure), and advice on using nicotine-replacemnt therapy within the home setting to avoid smoking.

Effects of Health Belief Model Interventions on Preventive Beliefs in Secondhand Smoke Exposure

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of feedback, interactive education, and social media interventions based on the health belief model on protective beliefs in adults at risk of exposure to secondhand smoke at home.