Smoking and smoking cessation among Flemish women during pregnancy and postpartum

Tobacco use is an alarming public health problem worldwide and causes significant morbidity and mortality. Globally, 22% of the world’s population over 15 years are smokers. Smoking affects both male and female fertility in their reproductive age. Smoking during pregnancy is one of the single most important avoidable cause of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This work provides an overview of the determinants of smoking and smoking cessation during pregnancy and postpartum, based on the levels of the socio-ecological model. A qualitative study explored knowledge, beliefs and practice among midwives... Mehr ...