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Which Role Do Midwives And Gynecologists Have In Smoking Cessation In Pregnant Women?–A Study In Flanders, Belgium, Katrien De Wilde, Inge Tency, Sarah Steckel, Marleen Temmerman, Hedwig Boudrez, Lea Maes Jun 2015

Which Role Do Midwives And Gynecologists Have In Smoking Cessation In Pregnant Women?–A Study In Flanders, Belgium, Katrien De Wilde, Inge Tency, Sarah Steckel, Marleen Temmerman, Hedwig Boudrez, Lea Maes

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Objectives: The objectives of our study were (1) to explore knowledge, beliefs and practice among mid-wives and gynecologists concerning a smoking cessation policy for pregnant women and their partners and (2) to examine if midwives and gynecologists do have a role in smoking cessation in pregnant women.

Method: We performed a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with nine midwives and eight gynecologists. Data were analyzed using deductive content analysis, based on the 5 A’s frame-work (Ask–Advise–Assess–Assist–Arrange).

Results: The national smoking cessation policy seemed to be insufficiently known. “Ask” and “Advise" were part of a standard prenatal consultation, the next three …