Safety of Electronic Cigarette Use During Breastfeeding: Qualitative Study Using Online Forum Discussions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) are an increasingly popular alternative to smoking, helping to prevent relapse in those trying to quit and with the potential to reduce harm as they are likely to be safer than standard cigarettes. Many women return to smoking in the postpartum period having stopped during pregnancy, and while this can affect their decisions about breastfeeding, little is known about women's opinions on using e-cigs during this period.

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore online forum users' current attitudes, motivations, and barriers to postpartum e-cig use, particularly as a breastfeeding mother.

Methods

Data were collected via publicly accessible (identified by Google search) online forum discussions, and a priori codes identified

SUBMITTER: Johnston EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6709563 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature