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

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  • Libby Fergie

    (Division of Primary Care, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

  • Tim Coleman

    (Division of Primary Care, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

  • Michael Ussher

    (Population Health Research Institute, St George’s University of London, London SW17 0RE, UK)

  • Sue Cooper

    (Division of Primary Care, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

  • Katarzyna A Campbell

    (Division of Primary Care, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK)

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 changes in smoking habits. Establishing ways of how to encourage more women to seek help and raising awareness of different types of support available would seem beneficial.

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  • Libby Fergie & Tim Coleman & Michael Ussher & Sue Cooper & Katarzyna A Campbell, 2019. "Pregnant Smokers’ Experiences and Opinions of Techniques Aimed to Address Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(15), pages 1-15, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:15:p:2772-:d:254407
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    1. Katarzyna A Campbell & Libby Fergie & Tom Coleman-Haynes & Sue Cooper & Fabiana Lorencatto & Michael Ussher & Jane Dyas & Tim Coleman, 2018. "Improving Behavioral Support for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: What Are the Barriers to Stopping and Which Behavior Change Techniques Can Influence Them? Application of Theoretical Domains Framework," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-20, February.
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    2. Jo M. Longman & Catherine Adams & Christine Paul & James McLennan & Megan E. Passey, 2021. "Improving Clinicians’ Implementation of Guidelines to Help Women Stop Smoking in Pregnancy: Developing Evidence-Based Print and Video Materials," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-14, October.

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