Smoking and posttraumatic stress symptoms among adolescents: does anxiety sensitivity matter?
The present study examined the hypothesized moderating role of anxiety sensitivity (AS) in the relationship between lifetime smoking history and posttraumatic stress symptoms among 64 traumatic event-exposed adolescents. As predicted, the relationship between smoking status and posttraumatic stress symptom levels was moderated by AS. Specific facets of AS also were examined. Disease concerns, but not unsteady, mental illness, or social concerns, moderated the association between smoking and symptom level. These findings are generally consistent with findings from adult samples, but importantly extend this area of research to another phase of the lifespan.
Feldner
Matthew T
MT
University of Arkansas, United States. Electronic address: mfeldne@uark.edu.
Leen-Feldner
Ellen W
EW
University of Arkansas, United States.
Trainor
Casey
C
University of Arkansas, United States.
Blanchard
Leslie
L
University of Arkansas, United States.
Monson
Candice M
CM
Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD, Women's Health Sciences Division, United States.
D000293:Adolescent; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D039721:Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012907:Smoking / Q000523:psychology*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000523:psychology*