Depressive symptoms, drinking problems, and smoking cessation in older smokers

Abstract This study modeled the predictive association between depressive symptoms and smoking cessation in a sample of 442 late-middle-aged smokers; assessments occurred at four time-points across a 10-year period. In addition, the study examined the role of baseline drinking problems in moderating...

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Published in:Addictive behaviors 2009-06, Vol.34 (6), p.548-553
Main Authors: Kenney, Brent A, Holahan, Charles J, Holahan, Carole K, Brennan, Penny L, Schutte, Kathleen K, Moos, Rudolf H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Alcohol-Related Disorders - psychology
Cigarettes
Comorbidity
Depression
Depression - psychology
Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)
Drinking problems
Female
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Older people
Prevention
Prognosis
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychiatry
Psychometrics
Public health
Smoking cessation
Smoking Cessation - psychology
Studies
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Summary:Abstract This study modeled the predictive association between depressive symptoms and smoking cessation in a sample of 442 late-middle-aged smokers; assessments occurred at four time-points across a 10-year period. In addition, the study examined the role of baseline drinking problems in moderating the relationship between depressive symptoms and smoking cessation. Findings supported hypotheses. More depressive symptoms prospectively predicted a lower likelihood of smoking cessation. In addition, the presence of baseline drinking problems strengthened the relationship between depressive symptoms and a lower likelihood of smoking cessation. Understanding the mechanisms underlying depression and cigarette smoking among older adults is applicable to secondary prevention and treatment and suggests additional public health benefits from treating depression in older persons.
ISSN:0306-4603
1873-6327
DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2009.03.020