Reducing Exposure of Pre-School Children to Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Feasibility of a Program for Parents and other Caregivers* Reducción de la Exposición de Niños Pre-Escolares al Humo del Tabaco:

The aim of this study was to assess the viability and potential efficacy of an environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure reduction intervention for at-risk children. The study consisted of a 12-week behavioral intervention and a 6-month follow-up, conducted on a convenience sample (N=43) of low-income, self-identified, adult smokers who were caregivers of 3-5 year old children. The intervention included a manualized program, plus nicotine repla-cement therapy, and monetary reinforcement of abstinence. Outcome measu-res included breath carbon monoxide (CO), self-reported smoking practices, level of nicotine dependence, and depression symptoms. Significant reduc-tions were observed in CO concentration, frequency of smoking around chil-* All authors contributed equally to the design and implementation of the study, and to the data analysis and crafting of the manuscript. We appreciate the valuable comments of two anonymous reviewers whose recommendations enriched the resulting manuscript. Please direct all correspon