Smoking Cessation Advisors' Perspectives on Pregnant Women's Attitudes on the Risks and Consequences of Smoking While Pregnant.

ABSTRACT: Smoking while pregnant is known to increase infant mortality, morbidity and can have adverse effects on children's physical and mental development. Despite strong evidence and public health efforts, cessation support for pregnant smokers remains inconsistent across UK maternity services. Objectives: To investigate smoking cessation advisors' perspectives on pregnant women's attitudes and beliefs about smoking during pregnancy and the perceived risks to the unborn child. Methods: Ten smoking cessation advisors, from ten different hospital sites in London and Kent, participated in a focus group. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed. Results: Three main themes were identified: (1) building a positive relationship, (2) pregnant smokers'

SUBMITTER: Papachristou Nadal I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692561 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature