Depression Symptoms Among Homeless Smokers: Effect of Motivational Interviewing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco use is higher among homeless individuals than the general population. Homeless individuals are also more likely to have symptoms of depression. Depression symptoms may add to the burden of homelessness by increasing psychological distress and serve as a barrier to quitting smoking.

Objectives

The primary goal of this study is to assess the impact of depression symptoms on psychological distress in homeless smokers. The effect of depression symptoms on abstinence and the effect of Motivational Interviewing (MI) on cessation among smokers is also explored.

Methods

Homeless smokers (N = 430) enrolled in a smoking cessation study were randomized to Motivational Interviewing (MI) or standard care (SC). Participants received nicotine replacement therapy a

SUBMITTER: Robinson CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4929022 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature