Cardiovascular Risk Behavior among Sedentary Female Smokers and Smoking Cessation Outcomes
Author Information
Author(s): Korhonen Tellervo, Kinnunen Taru, Quiles Zandra, Leeman Robert F, Terwal Donna Medaglia, Garvey Arthur J
Primary Institution: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Hypothesis
Do additional cardiovascular disease risk behaviors predict smoking cessation outcomes in sedentary female smokers?
Conclusion
Non-moderate alcohol use alone and accumulation of multiple CVD risk behaviors seem to be associated with lower success in smoking cessation.
Supporting Evidence
- Heavy alcohol use and high-fat diet predicted poorer smoking cessation outcomes.
- Depressed women with a high-fat diet were more likely to relapse.
- Alcohol consumption was significantly related to nicotine dependence.
Takeaway
Women who smoke and also drink a lot or have unhealthy diets are more likely to have trouble quitting smoking.
Methodology
The study was part of a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of exercise and nicotine gum in smoking cessation, with participants followed for 12 months.
Potential Biases
Self-reports may have led to under-reporting of alcohol use and recall bias in dietary reports.
Limitations
The sample was relatively small and selected, representing only women who are willing to quit smoking and have a sedentary lifestyle.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly Caucasian (80.1%), with an average age of 38.1 years, and most had at least a high school education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.025
Confidence Interval
1.06–2.48
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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