Predictors of Quit Attempts and Successful Smoking Abstinence in Pregnancy: An Exploratory Analysis of a Pooled Clinical Trial Dataset

This study adds to the evidence that motivational factors are important in initiating a quit attempt whereas positive behavioural changes are associated with smoking abstinence in pregnant women. This information could be used by clinicians designing smoking abstinence support for pregnant women. Women who reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke very early in pregnancy might be more receptive to smoking abstinence support offered at that point.