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E-cigarette use in pregnancy in Australia: A cross-sectional survey of public antenatal clinic attendees.

Alice RiceMelanie KingslandEmma DohertyMilly LicataBelinda TullyJohn Henry WiggersLuke WolfendenMichelle FosterChristophe LecathelinaisJustine Daly
Published in: Drug and alcohol review (2024)
This study is the first to report on the prevalence of e-cigarette use amongst pregnant people in Australia. We found that a small proportion of pregnant people use e-cigarettes and that many are dual users or ex-smokers. E-cigarette use and rates of dual use in pregnancy in Australia appear lower than internationally, however they are similarly being used as a smoking-cessation aid by many. As regulatory environments relating to e-cigarette access change in Australia, large-scale studies are required to continue to monitor e-cigarette use and dual use in pregnancy.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • replacement therapy
  • preterm birth
  • pregnant women
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • primary care
  • emergency department
  • transcription factor