Prevalence and Correlates of Smoking Status Among Depressed Individuals in Veterans Affairs Primary Care

Author

Anayansi Lombardero, The University of MontanaFollow

Year of Award

2012

Document Type

Professional Paper

Degree Type

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Name

Clinical Psychology

Department or School/College

Department of Psychology

Committee Chair

Duncan G. Campbell

Commitee Members

Kari Harris, Cameo Borntrager

Keywords

primary care, Smoking, smoking and depression, smoking and mental health, smoking cessation, Veterans health

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.

Recommended Citation

Lombardero, Anayansi, "Prevalence and Correlates of Smoking Status Among Depressed Individuals in Veterans Affairs Primary Care" (2012). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 766.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/766