Feasibility and Acceptability of 'Opt-In' Referrals for Stop Smoking Support in Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: International guidelines recommend that following an early-pregnancy 'opt-out' referral for smoking cessation support, pregnant women who smoke should also be offered referrals at subsequent antenatal appointments ('opt-in' referrals). We assessed feasibility and acceptability of introducing 'opt-in' self-referral forms to stop smoking services (SSS) in antenatal clinics. A 'before-after' service evaluation and qualitative interviews. 'Opt-in' self-referral forms were distributed by reception staff to women attending antenatal ultrasound appointments. We collected hospital/SSS data for the study period and a comparison period 12 months prior. Reception staff were interviewed and data analyzed thematically. Over 6500 women entered antenatal care in each period; ~15% smoked and ~50% of those

SUBMITTER: Campbell KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6518207 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature