Key result
High nicotine dependence in hospitalized coronary patients was paradoxically associated with significantly lower levels of depression and anxiety (p<0.0001).
Why the study?
Smoking, anxiety, and depression are predisposing factors for coronary artery disease, motivating investigation into the relationship between nicotine dependence and anxiety and depression in coronary patients.
Population
208 hospitalized smoking coronary patients in Attica
Comparison
Degree of nicotine dependence
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Caution against altering cessation practices; leaves open whether nicotine dependence causally lowers mood symptoms or reflects confounding.
Cross-Sectional (n=208)
No
p-value: p=<0.0001
Heavy smoking and high nicotine dependence are paradoxically associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety in hospitalized coronary patients, suggesting that smoking cessation interventions must carefully assess and manage underlying mental health stressors.
Papazisis et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary artery disease (n=208). Nicotine dependence vs. Lower nicotine dependence was evaluated on Depression and anxiety intensity levels (p=<0.0001). High nicotine dependence in hospitalized coronary patients was paradoxically associated with significantly lower levels of depression and anxiety (p<0.0001).
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