A mixed methods evaluation of Quit for new life, a smoking cessation initiative for women having an Aboriginal baby.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quit for new life (QFNL) is a smoking cessation initiative developed to support mothers of Aboriginal babies to quit smoking during pregnancy. The state-wide initiative provides support for pregnant women and their households including free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and follow up cessation advice. Services are also supported to implement systems-level changes and integrate QFNL into routine care. This study aimed to evaluate: (1) models of implementation of QFNL; (2) the uptake of QFNL; (3) the impact of QFNL on smoking behaviours; and (4) stakeholder perceptions of the initiative.

Methods

A mixed methods study was conducted comprising semi-structured interviews and analysis of routinely collected data. Interviews were conducted with 6 clients and 35 stak

SUBMITTER: Cameron E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10210382 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature