Negative affectivity in smokers applying to smoking cessation clinics: a case-control study
Fiammetta Cosci1, Koen R J Schruers, Francesco Pistelli
1Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6200 MD, The Netherlands.
Depression and Anxiety
|December 24, 2008
Summary
Smokers seeking smoking cessation treatment show higher levels of anxiety and depression than general smokers. Assessing negative affectivity is crucial for comprehensive patient evaluation and enhanced treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Smokers often exhibit higher rates of affective disorders.
- Understanding the psychological profile of individuals seeking smoking cessation is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare affective symptoms in individuals attending smoking cessation clinics versus the general smoking population.
- To determine if higher negative affectivity is a predictor for seeking cessation services.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study design was employed.
- Cases were new patients at smoking cessation clinics; controls were from the general population.
- Standardized questionnaires and rating scales assessed anxiety, depression, and nicotine dependence.
Main Results:
- Sixty-eight cases were matched with controls.
- Individuals in smoking cessation clinics reported significantly higher scores for anxiety and depression.
- Cases demonstrated greater negative affectivity compared to controls.
Conclusions:
- First-time attendees of smoking cessation clinics exhibit elevated negative affectivity.
- Integrating negative affectivity assessment into clinical practice can improve patient evaluation.
- Adjunctive psychological or pharmacological support may enhance smoking cessation program efficacy.
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