Development of a Smoke-Free Homes Intervention for Parents: An Intervention Mapping Approach.

ABSTRACT: Exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) is associated with various ill-health outcomes for children and adults. Barriers to creating a smoke-free home (SFH) are well-documented. Feasible and effective interventions to create smoke-free homes for disadvantaged households are lacking. Interventions that include providing parents with objective information about the impact of smoking on air quality in their home may be particularly effective. This study describes the development of a novel, theory- and evidence-based smoke-free homes intervention using objectively-assessed air quality feedback. The intervention was developed using the six-step Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol. Findings from literature reviews, focus groups with parents, interviews with health/care professionals, and expert pane

SUBMITTER: O'Donnell R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7182446 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature