Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · Sep 2007
Multicenter StudyReligiosity, spirituality, and tobacco use by pregnant women.
Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse child outcomes. There is evidence that religiosity/spirituality is associated with less tobacco use. This study aims to investigate the association further, including an assessment of overall religiousness and specific aspects of religiosity/spirituality. ⋯ More religious/spiritual women appear to be less likely to use tobacco during pregnancy. Additional research is needed to investigate potential pathways for this association.