Sociodemographic and visit differences in screening for household tobacco smoke exposure in pediatric primary care

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• The study aims to investigate the factors influencing screening for household tobacco smoke exposure in pediatric primary care.
• Analyzed sociodemographic differences in screening adherence
• Compared screening rates among varying age groups
• Identified correlations with insurance status
• Higher screening rates among pediatric patients with high-risk medical conditions
• Lowest screening rates found in children under 2 years and those underinsured
• Emphasizes need for systematic improvements in screening practices