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- Title
Clinician factors associated with prescribing nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy: A cross‐sectional survey of Australian obstetricians and general practitioners.
- Authors
Bar‐Zeev, Yael; Bonevski, Billie; Gruppetta, Maree; Twyman, Laura; Atkins, Lou; Palazzi, Kerrin; Oldmeadow, Christopher; Gould, Gillian S.
- Abstract
The use of nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy has been debated but evidence suggests that it is safer than smoking. A cross‐sectional survey was conducted with: (i) general practitioners and obstetricians from a college database; and (ii) general practitioners with a special interest in Indigenous health. General practitioners had higher odds of prescribing compared to obstetricians. Reading guidelines, confidence, viewing nicotine replacement therapy as safe, effective and with good adherence, also significantly increased the odds of prescription. Clear guidance regarding safety and efficacy, with practical clinical protocols, are required in order to reduce variation in prescribing rates across these clinicians.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; MEDICAL personnel; ATTITUDE (Psychology); MEDICAL prescriptions; OBSTETRICS; PATIENT safety; GENERAL practitioners; SMOKING cessation; SURVEYS; HEALTH of indigenous peoples; CROSS-sectional method; NICOTINE replacement therapy; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2018, Vol 58, Issue 3, p366
- ISSN
0004-8666
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ajo.12751