Association of dual and poly tobacco use with depressive symptoms and use of antidepressants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an established link between depression and tobacco use among adults; however, to date, research has not explored the association of use of dual/poly tobacco products with symptoms and use of medication for depression.

Methods

Data were derived from a 2018 Texas population health assessment survey (n = 2034). Multivariable logistic and multinomial regressions were used to examine for associations between self-reported symptoms of depression and use of prescription medications for depression with use of dual/poly tobacco products.

Results

About 20% of adults used one tobacco product, while 9.7% used two or more products. Compared to those without depressive symptoms, those with depressive symptoms had greater odds of single (aOR: 1.66, 95% CI; 1.21 -

SUBMITTER: Chido-Amajuoyi OG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7860585 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature