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Reasons Why Nulliparous Women Continue To Smoke In Pregnancy

Abstract:

Background and Information: A challenge to midwives, in their role as health educators, is to provide information about the risks of smoking in pregnancy in an appropriate, well-informed non-judgmental manner. As health professionals we are constantly made aware of the increased health risk of a women [sic] smoking whilst pregnant or after birth. As Cowan (1997 p.10) points out, influencing change in at-risk families requires a considered and skilled approach. One factor which seems to be missing in research evidence about the problems associated with smoking and pregnancy is an inquiry of women of why they smoke. We are presented with the evidence of the potential harm that smoking has upon pregnancy but very little evidence as to why women continue to smoke. It was this point which led me to formulate the research question 'Why do nulliparous women continue to smoke in pregnancy?'

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