SKIP-IT smoking cessation in pregnancy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Promoting smoking cessation during pregnancy: acceptability of a theory-based intervention using narrative, images and embedded behaviour change techniques.
IRAS ID
219756
Contact name
Helen Cheyne
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Stirling
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 0 days
Research summary
We have developed, and undertaken initial testing of an intervention that aims to help pregnant women to stop smoking. The intervention comprises text messages using evidence based behaviour change techniques (BCTs)embedded in an engaging story with pictures. The intervention currently is designed to run between early pregnancy and birth. A randomised controlled trial will be required to find out if the intervention works to help pregnant women to stop smoking, but it first needs to be extended to 6 weeks post birth to help prevent relapse, and assessed for acceptability. We plan to use focus groups with women who smoke or have smoked during pregnancy to asses if the intervention is acceptable, understandable and engaging and to make any alterations and improvements before further testing in a trial.
REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/2255
Date of REC Opinion
28 Dec 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion