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Medical comorbidities increase motivation to quit smoking among veterans being treated by a psychiatric facility
Sonia A Duffy1, Jamie K Biotti, Carrie A Karvonen-Gutierrez
1Ann Arbor VA Center for Clinical Management Research and School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Purpose:
This study determined if comorbidities predicted motivation to quit smoking among smokers treated in a primarily psychiatric Veterans Affairs facility.
Design And Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of smokers (N = 117).
Findings:
Multivariate analyses showed a history of arthritis, diabetes, lung disease, or stroke predicted motivation to quit smoking (p < .05). Having a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, or cancer was not associated with motivation to quit smoking.
Practice Implications:
Relating smoking behavior to the patient's medical comorbidities may increase motivation to quit smoking among veterans.
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