Depressive symptoms, drinking problems, and smoking cessation in older smokers.
This study modeled the predictive association between depressive symptoms and smoking cessation in a sample of 442 late-middle-aged smokers; assessments occurred at four time-points across a 10-year period. In addition, the study examined the role of baseline drinking problems in moderating the relationship between depressive symptoms and smoking cessation. Findings supported hypotheses. More depressive symptoms prospectively predicted a lower likelihood of smoking cessation. In addition, the presence of baseline drinking problems strengthened the relationship between depressive symptoms and a lower likelihood of smoking cessation. Understanding the mechanisms underlying depression and cigarette smoking among older adults is applicable to secondary prevention and treatment and suggests additional public health benefits from treating depression in older persons.
Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, United States.
Brent A
BA
Kenney
Charles J
CJ
Holahan
Carole K
CK
Holahan
Penny L
PL
Brennan
Kathleen K
KK
Schutte
Rudolf H
RH
Moos
D000368:Aged; D019973:Alcohol-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011379:Prognosis; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000523:psychology*