Critical Discussion on Smoking During Pregnancy as a Form of Fetal Abuse: An Approach to Advocate for Fetal Right to Life
Child Health Nursing Research
;
: 317-325, 2016.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-98826
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Smoking during pregnancy contributes to the risk of negative health outcomes in mothers and babies. The purposes of this study were to review the harmful effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy on fetal and child development, to discuss if maternal smoking should be criminalized as a form of child abuse, and to explore advocating for fetal rights.METHODS:
A variety of published literature and legal documents including the Korean constitution, criminal laws, and children's welfare laws were reviewed and critically analyzed.RESULTS:
Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to experience abortion related to placental dysfunction. Their unborn risk premature birth, fetal growth restriction, low birth weight, neurobehavioral disturbances, and/or other complications and newborn babies are also at risk for complications. The advocates for fetal rights can assert that maternal smoking should be regarded as a crime.CONCLUSION:
Findings show that maternal smoking during pregnancy is a major risk factor for many adverse pregnancy outcomes. Effective strategies and health policies for smoking cessation during pregnancy are required to protect pregnant women and their babies.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Smoke
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Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Smoking
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Child Abuse
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Child Development
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Risk Factors
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Smoking Cessation
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Constitution and Bylaws
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Crime
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Child Health Nursing Research
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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