Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Relapse Prevention Research Involving Bupropion among Current and Former Pregnant Individuals Who Smoke.
Melissa Adkins-HempelSandra J JapuntichJanet Leigh ThomasPearl FangKatherine HarrisonRebecca L EmeryJonathan P WinickoffMichael KotlyarSharon S AllenPublished in: Journal of smoking cessation (2022)
Women are aware that quitting smoking during pregnancy and remaining smoke-free postpartum are important. However, beliefs that personal relapse risk is low and that medications are dangerous reduced enthusiasm for taking medication for postpartum relapse prevention. Future medication trials should educate women about the high likelihood of relapse, prepare to answer detailed questions about risks of cessation medications, and connect with participants' clinicians. For new mothers, studies conducted remotely with few scheduled appointments would reduce barriers to participation.