ERIC Number: EJ1143545
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Feb
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0268-1153
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Perceptions and Use of Electronic Cigarettes in Pregnancy
McCubbin, Andrea; Fallin-Bennett, Amanda; Barnett, Janine; Ashford, Kristin
Health Education Research, v32 n1 p22-32 Feb 2017
Use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is quickly growing in the United States, despite the unknown health implications and unregulated device contents. Although research is emerging around e-cigs in general, there continues to be a lack of scientific evidence regarding the safety and risks of e-cig use on maternal and fetal health, even though adverse health effects of nicotine on maternal and fetal outcomes are documented. This review summarizes existing perceptions of e-cig use in pregnancy, based on the limited number of publications available, and highlights the necessity of conducting additional research in this field of public health. Authors conducted a literature search of scientific peer-reviewed articles published from January 2006 to October 2016, comprising more than a decade of research. Search keywords include "tobacco use", "electronic cigarette(s)" and "pregnancy". Fifty-seven publications were identified, narrowed to fifteen by screening title/abstract for potential relevance, with seven articles chosen for final inclusion. Of these seven studies, most participants not only believed e-cigs pose risks to maternal and child health but also perceived e-cigs as a safer and potentially healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, and may assist with smoking cessation. Further research is needed to determine health implications and provide clinical guidelines for e-cig use in pregnancy.
Descriptors: Smoking, Pregnancy, Mother Attitudes, At Risk Persons, Risk Assessment, Physical Health, Child Health, Prevention, Health Promotion, Use Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R01DA04069401