Smoking and quitting smoking during pregnancy: A qualitative exploration of the socio-cultural context for the development of a couple-based smoking cessation intervention in Romania

摘要

INTRODUCTIONSmoking during pregnancy has negative effects on the mother and the unborn infant. Barriers to and facilitators of smoking cessation during pregnancy are context-dependent and multifaceted. This qualitative research explored pregnant women’s experiences with smoking and cessation in Romania, and informed the development of a couple-focused smoking cessation intervention.