Pregnant Smokers' Experiences and Opinions of Techniques Aimed to Address Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Libby FergieKatarzyna A Campbell

Abstract

Pregnant women experience certain barriers and facilitators (B&Fs) when trying to quit smoking. This study aimed to elicit women's views on techniques that could help overcome or enhance these. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 pregnant women who had experience of smoking during pregnancy. Participants were prompted to discuss experiences of B&Fs and give suggestions of techniques that could address these appropriately. A thematic analysis was conducted using the one sheet of paper method. Four themes relating to suggested techniques were identified: accessing professional help, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), distraction, and social interactions. Experiences of accessing professional help were generally positive, especially if there was a good rapport with, and easy access to a practitioner. Most women were aware of NRT, those who had used it reported both negative and positive experiences. Praise and encouragement from others towards cessation attempts appeared motivating; peer support groups were deemed useful. Women reported experiencing B&Fs which fell under four themes: influence of others, internal motivation, cues to smoke, and health. Overall, accessing professional support generated positive change...Continue Reading

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Oct 4, 2020·Maternal and Child Health Journal·Bianca Vendruscolo BianchiniPatrícia Pasquali Dotto
Oct 28, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Fizzah B AbidiKatarzyna A Campbell
May 4, 2021·Women and Birth : Journal of the Australian College of Midwives·Tamara Escañuela SánchezSarah Meaney
Jun 29, 2021·Preventive Medicine·Namrata Sanjeevi, Prageet K Sachdev

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