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Mood and smoking in schizophrenia
C R Martin1, R Allan, M Fleming
1School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland, University Campus Ayr, Beech Grove, Ayr, Scotland, UK. colin.martin@uws.ac.uk
Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|October 11, 2008
Summary
Smoking status did not significantly impact anxiety and depression levels in schizophrenia patients. However, a high percentage of patients were smokers, with male gender predicting smoking behavior. Further research is needed to reduce smoking rates.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the relationship between smoking and anxiety/depression in schizophrenia patients.
- Smoking is prevalent in individuals with schizophrenia, yet its association with mood disorders in this population is under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in anxiety and depression levels between smokers and non-smokers with schizophrenia.
- To identify predictors of smoking status in a cohort of schizophrenia patients.
Main Methods:
- A survey design was employed with 100 schizophrenia patients (74% male).
- The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was used for self-report measures of anxiety and depression.
- Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of smoking status.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in anxiety or depression scores were found based on smoking status.
- A high proportion of the study cohort (69%) were smokers.
- Male gender was identified as a significant predictor of smoking status.
Conclusions:
- The study did not support the notion that smoking behavior or mood state are directly associated with schizophrenia presentation.
- A high prevalence of smoking exists within this schizophrenia cohort, with male gender being a key predictive factor.
- Further research is recommended to develop targeted interventions for smoking reduction in schizophrenia patients.
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