Smoking and quitting characteristics of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women of reproductive age: findings from the Which Way? study

CONCLUSION: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women want to quit smoking and are making attempts to quit. Quitting suddenly, rather than reducing cigarette consumption, is associated with increased sustained abstinence. Health providers can enable access and uptake of NRT and/or SSM and should recognise that NRT and/or SSM use may change over time. Consistent messaging, frequent offers of smoking cessation support, and access to a range of smoking cessation supports should be provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to enable them to be smoke-free.PMID:35842912 | DOI:10.5694/mja2.51630

Source: Medical Journal of Australia - July 17, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Michelle Kennedy Eden Barrett Christina Heris Amanual Mersha Catherine Chamberlain Paul Hussein Hayley Longbottom Shanell Bacon Raglan Maddox Source Type: research