Duffy SA, Biotti JK, Karvonen-Gutierrez CA, Essenmacher CA. Medical comorbidities increase motivation to quit smoking among veterans being treated by a psychiatric facility.
Perspect Psychiatr Care 2011;
47:74-83. [PMID:
21426352 DOI:
10.1111/j.1744-6163.2010.00271.x]
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Abstract
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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