Quilt to Quit V1.3
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An investigation of the feasibility and acceptability of Quilt to Quit© as a means of supporting pregnant women to stop smoking
IRAS ID
139625
Contact name
Helen Baston
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Smoking in pregnancy is associated with many health risks including, increased risk of miscarriage, still birth and sudden infant death. Babies whose mothers smoke are also at increased risk of prematurity, low birth weight and respiratory complications. Stopping smoking is the most important contribution the mother can make to increase her baby’s chances of good health. The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of Quilt to Quit’© to help pregnant women stop smoking.
We would like to offer pregnant women who express a desire to stop smoking, a starter pack of quilting templates, fabric, sewing thread, needle and easy to follow instructions. The Stop Smoking Advisor will also demonstrate the technique on a one to one basis. This initiative has the potential to support women as quilting would give women something to do with their hands (it is difficult to smoke while you are sewing), something rewarding they can make for their baby, a new skill that is environmentally friendly, resourceful and an incentive to keep going. The card board templates will also have motivational messages printed on them. It can be used instead of nicotine replacement therapy for women who would like a drug free option, or in conjunction with current pharmacological products. Women will also have access to one-to-one specialist advice and support in line with the usual model of care. Each week they continue, they will receive additional templates and material as required.
The women will be asked to provide feedback about their experiences via questionnaire and at a focus group, to establish the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Midwives involved in the study will also be invited to a focus group to elucidate their views and experiences.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EE/1301
Date of REC Opinion
19 Jan 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion