Integrating Discussion of the Smoker’s Quitline Into Prenatal Counseling: A Randomized Trial

INTRODUCTION: Although the national Smokers' Quitline increases smoking cessation, awareness of this resource remains limited. METHODS: This randomized trial examined the effects of counseling nulliparous pregnant individuals about the Quitline and the benefits of smoke-free homes on Quitline awareness and use. The authors also assessed maternal cigarette smoking; household exposure to tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapes, and cannabis smoke; and secondhand tobacco smoke exposure through 12 months postpartum. RESULTS: = .63). DISCUSSION: Prenatal counseling about the Quitline increased participants' awareness of it through 1 year postpartum, demonstrating the utility of integrating Quitline discussions into prenatal care. However, this counseling did not meaningfully increase Quitline use or change postpartum smoke exposure. CONCLUSION: Prenatal counseling about the Quitline and the maternal health benefits of smoke-free homes increased awareness of this resource but did not increase Quitline use.