Sex-specific associations of body mass index with mood disturbance during smoking abstinence.
OBJECTIVE
Previous reports have suggested an inverse relationship between body mass index (BMI) and negative mood in women. However, little is known about the potential association of these variables under stressful conditions, such as those experienced during smoking cessation. The current investigation examined the relationship of BMI and various indices of mood in a sample of male and female cigarette smokers undergoing cessation.


METHODS
Along with baseline assessments of variables such as depression and anxiety, total mood disturbance and perceived stress were assessed via self-report during both baseline (e.g. the smoking period) and the early phases of smoking cessation.


RESULTS
Among female participants, higher BMI was associated with lower levels of mood disturbance, perceived stress and depression. Similar analyses in male participants were non-significant.


CONCLUSIONS
The results of the current study confirm previous reports regarding the relationship of BMI and mood in women and extend these findings to the early stages of smoking cessation.
Ceballos
Natalie A
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Department of Psychology, Texas State University, San Marcos, Tex., USA.
Hooker
Stephanie
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al'Absi
Mustafa
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D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001007:Anxiety; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003863:Depression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D013315:Stress, Psychological