Smoking Among Pregnant Women in Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Dependence: A Qualitative Inquiry

Smoking during pregnancy is a major public health issue, contributing to adverse health outcomes. The vast majority of women with substance use disorders smoke during the perinatal period. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the standard of care for women using opioids during pregnancy. The majority of women engaged in MAT (88%–95%) report smoking. The purposes of this study were to describe: (1) facilitators and barriers to engaging in...