ABSTRACT

Nicotine has a prominent effect on neurotransmitter function in adults but it desensitizes the functions when prenatally exposed to the fetus. Nicotine exposure has a direct impact on placental development. It is one of the most modifiable causes of mortality and morbidity during pregnancy for both mother and the fetus. There are various negative effects of nicotine exposure on the fetus and newborn. There are various factors like geographic conditions, socio- economic status, culture, educational status, etc that play an important role in the prevalence and exposure of nicotine among pregnant women. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and association of nicotine impact among first trimesters in pregnant women. A questionnaire was prepared and circulated through an online portal among women of various age groups. Majority of them were pregnant women. The data collected from the questionnaire were tabulated and analysed using SPSS software (version 20) by IBM. The survey was mostly taken up by pregnant women of various socio economic status. The data collection was done during the year 2020. The data analysis was done during the time period of April - May 2020. There was a total prevalence of 33% exposure of nicotine among women. 64.91% of pregnant women were aware of the harmful effects of passive smoking while 35.09% were not aware. Majority of the participants in the study were aware of the harmful effects of passive smoking during pregnancy. From this study we can conclude that nicotine has severe effects on pregnant women and the fetus especially during the first trimester. More awareness must be created about the harmful effects of nicotine exposure during pregnancy to the general public. Keywords: Tobacco, smoking, nicotine, women, pregnancy, exposure, health problems
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1059