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Clinician factors associated with prescribing nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy: a cross-sectional survey of Australian obstetricians and general practitioners

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posted on 2025-05-11, 14:32 authored by Yael Bar-Zeev, Biljana BonevskiBiljana Bonevski, Maree Gruppetta, Laura Twyman, Lou Atkins, Kerrin Palazzi, Christopher OldmeadowChristopher Oldmeadow, Gillian S. Gould
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.

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Journal title

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Volume

58

Issue

3

Pagination

366-370

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

Language

  • en, English

College/Research Centre

Faculty of Health and Medicine

School

School of Medicine and Public Health

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This is the peer reviewed version of the above article, which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cea.13153. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.

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