Prevalence and Correlates of Smoking Status Among Depressed Individuals in Veterans Affairs Primary Care
Year: 2012
Type: other
Abstract: Smoking is the primary and most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, with smoking rates being particularly high among Veterans who experience high rates of mental health and substance use disorders. This study investigates the prevalence of smoking among depressed patients in Veterans Affairs primary care. Correlates of smoking status were examined in order to improve understanding of the relations among smoking status, psychosocial characteristics, physical and mental health problems, suicide risk, mental health stigma and substance misuse, and to find predictive factors of smoking abstinence and cessation over time. Study findings have potential to inform development and/or implementation of targeted smoking cessation interventions for depressed Veterans presenting in VA primary care.
Source: The Mathematics Enthusiast
Author: Anayansi Lombardero
Institution: University of Montana
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W577554390