Smoking Cessation Messages for Pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women: A Rapid Review of Peer-Reviewed Literature and Assessment of Research Translation of Media Content

Tara Flemington, Gina La Hera-Fuentes, Michelle Bovill, Allison Hart, Jessica Bennett, Nicole M. Ryan and Gillian Sandra Gould
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Tara Flemington: Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
Gina La Hera-Fuentes: School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Michelle Bovill: School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Allison Hart: School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Jessica Bennett: School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Nicole M. Ryan: School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Gillian Sandra Gould: Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2480, Australia

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 17, 1-24

Abstract: This review summarized literature about knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from Australia who smoke during pregnancy, then examined the extent that existing health promotion materials and media messages aligned with evidence on smoking cessation for pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of pregnant Aboriginal women who smoke tobacco were identified in the literature. Health promotion campaigns were retrieved from a grey literature search with keywords and social and professional networks. Key themes from peer-reviewed papers were compared against the content of health promotion campaigns using the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Model, the Behavior Change Wheel and thematic analysis. Eleven empirical studies and 17 campaigns were included. Empirical studies highlighted women sought holistic care that incorporated nicotine replacement therapy, engaged with their family and community and the potential for education about smoking cessation to empower a woman. Health promotion campaigns had a strong focus on ‘engagement with family and community’, ‘knowledge of risks of smoking,’ ‘giving up vs cutting down’ and ‘culture in language and arts’. There were similarities and variances in the key themes in the research evidence and promotion materials. Topics highly aligned included risks from smoking and quitting related issues.

Keywords: pregnant women; smoking cessation; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; social media (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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