Table 1.
Assessment time point | ||||
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Measurement | BL | 2-Wk D/C | 2-Mo D/C | 6-Mo D/C |
Interview and self-report | X | X | X | X |
Surface nicotine (THS) | X | — | — | X ( n = 22) |
Air-nicotine monitor | — | — | X | X |
Urine cotinine | — | X | X | X |
X = data collected; — = data not collected; BL = baseline; 2-Wk D/C = 2 weeks post-NICU discharge; 2-Mo D/C = 2 months post-NICU discharge; 6-Mo D/C = 6 months post-NICU discharge; THS = thirdhand smoke. Air nicotine levels and urine cotinine were not assessed at baseline because the infant was hospitalized in the NICU and had no opportunity for exposure.