What Helps and What Hinders the Creation of a Smoke-free Home: A Qualitative Study of Fathers in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Few studies have explored fathers' views and experiences of creating a smoke-free home, with interventions largely targeting mothers. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to fathers creating a smoke-free home, to inform future intervention development.

Methods

Eighteen fathers who were smokers and lived in Scotland were recruited from Dads' community groups, Early Years Centres and through social media advertising. Semi-structured interviews explored their views and experiences of creating a smoke-free home. A theory-informed thematic analysis using the COM-B model highlighted ways in which capability, opportunity, and motivations shaped fathers' home smoking behaviors.

Results

Several fathers understood the health risks of second-hand s

SUBMITTER: O'Donnell R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8887574 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature