Smoking Reduction Intervention for Smoking Parents of Paediatric Patients in Hong Kong

Smoking Reduction Intervention for Smoking Parents of Paediatric Patients in Hong Kong: a Randomised Controlled Trial

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of smoking reduction interventions for smoking parents in paediatric hospital setting in Hong Kong.

This is a single blinded randomized controlled trial aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of smoking reduction interventions for smoking parents in paediatric hospital setting in Hong Kong. This trial consists of a 24-week intervention period. Eligible families will be randomly assigned to either intervention group or control group. Smoking parent(s) in intervention group will be given face-to-face counselling on smoking reduction and adherence to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) with motivational interviews, provision of NRT and monthly phone follow-up for counselling and support. Smoking parent(s) in control group will be given standard advice and information on smoking cessation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ethnic Chinese family with children aged younger than 18 years of age.
• Children who are admitted to the paediatric inpatient units or attend the paediatric specialist clinic at the Prince of Wales Hospital.
• Children with at least one custodial smoking parent who is living with them.
• Written informed consent obtained from parents.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Families not residing in Hong Kong.
• Children in foster care.
• Children with unclear custody.
• Smoking paediatric patients.
• Presence of smoking household members apart from the parents.
• Smoking parent who is contraindicated to use nicotine replacement therapy.