The effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for socio-economically disadvantaged women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions among women smokers in low socio-economic status (SES) groups or women living in disadvantaged areas who are historically underserved by smoking cessation services.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE, Cochrane, CINAHL, PsychINFO and Web of Science databases. Eligibility criteria included randomised controlled trials of any smoking cessation intervention among women in low SES groups or living in socio-economically disadvantaged areas. A random effects meta-analysis assessed effectiveness of interventions on smoking cessation. Risk of bias was assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The GRADE approach establis

SUBMITTER: O'Connell N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9164420 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature