Correlations among nicotine dependence, health-related quality of life, and depression in current smokers: a cross-sectional study with a mediation model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the negative impact of smoking and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) on depression has been confirmed in various studies, There has been little exploration of how HRQoL mediates the relationship between smoking and depression. The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between smoking and depression in the Chinese current smokers with nicotine dependence and the mediating role of HRQoL.

Methods

A cross-sectional study named "Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents" was conducted from July 10 to September 15, 2021 in China. Nicotine dependence, HRQoL and depression were measured by Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), the European Five Dimensional Five Level Health scale (EQ-5D-5L) and the 9-item Pat

SUBMITTER: Xiong H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384568 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature