Effectiveness of behavior change interventions for smoking cessation among expectant and new fathers: findings from a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking cessation during pregnancy and the postpartum period by both women and their partners offers multiple health benefits. However, compared to pregnant/postpartum women, their partners are less likely to actively seek smoking cessation services. There is an increased recognition about the importance of tailored approaches to smoking cessation for expectant and new fathers. While Behavior Change Interventions (BCIs) are a promising approach for smoking cessation interventions, evidence on effectiveness exclusively among expectant and new fathers are fragmented and does not allow for many firm conclusions to be drawn.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review on effectiveness of BCIs on smoking cessation outcomes of expectant and new fathers both through individ

SUBMITTER: Khanal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10506219 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature