Work

Characteristics of adult smokers presenting to a mind–body medicine clinic

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Mind-body interventions can improve vulnerabilities that underlie smoking behavior. The characteristics of smokers who use mind-body medicine have not been explored, preventing the development of targeted interventions. Patients ( N = 593) presenting to a mind-body medicine clinic completed self-report measures. Patients were 67 percent never smokers, 27 percent former smokers, and 6 percent current smokers. Current smokers were younger; more likely to be single, unemployed, or on disability; and report greater depression symptoms, greater pain, and lower social support ( ps < .05).Current smokers who use mind-body medicine have unique psychosocial needs that should be targeted in mind-body smoking cessation interventions.

Source: Journal of Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1177/1359105316671023

Authors: Christina M Luberto, Emma Chad-Friedman, Michelle L Dossett, Giselle K Perez, Elyse R Park

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Benson-Henry Institute

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Cancer Institute, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health