Cessation Journal of Nursing

Advocacy for Those without a Voice: Helping Parents with Smoking Cessation

Advocacy for Those without a Voice: Helping Parents with Smoking Cessation

Tags: cessation child children family pediatric pediatrics second-hand smoke smoking smoking cessation

The purpose of this manuscript is to summarize current research in the area of second-hand smoke exposure in children and smoking cessation interventions for their parents.

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Poor sleep, hazardous breathing: An overview of obstructive sleep apnea

Poor sleep, hazardous breathing: An overview of obstructive sleep apnea

Tags: cessation Hallucinations obstructive sleep apnea sleep apnea sleep-disordered breathing therapy treatment treatment options

Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic disorder resulting from upper airway collapse during sleep. It is linked to a variety of health and safety risks but can often be effectively treated. This article provides an overview of the disorder, including an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and management.

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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Tags: cessation disease eating habits health Health Promotion prevention promotion

The United States falls behind in healthy outcomes when compared to other countries.

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Smoking Cessation Education in the Elderly 

Smoking Cessation Education in the Elderly 

Tags: cessation elderly health Health Promotion nurse quitting

The role of the professional nurse as direct care provider and educator is pivitol in providing clients with the information and support necessary to facilitate smoking cessation and improve client health outcomes.

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The Importance of Supporting Mothers Who Breastfeed 

The Importance of Supporting Mothers Who Breastfeed 

Tags: breastfeeding cessation importance mother pediatrics teaching woman women

There are many health benefits to breastfeeding children such as lower mortality rates, ideal nutritional values, and long term benefits such as healthy weights and higher intelligence later in life. The positive aspects of breastfeeding extend to maternal health as well, such as lower rates of breast and ovarian cancers and decreased occurrences of post-partum depression.

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