Table 1.
Background characteristics of male and female participants
| Men (n = 39) | Women (n = 33) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 36.9 ± 14.0 | 34.9 ± 14.6 |
| Education, years | 14.3 ± 3.0 | 14.5 ± 2.2 |
| BMI∗ | 25.9 ± 4.0 | 23.9 ± 3.9 |
| Nicotine dependence1 | 5.6 ± 2.1 | 5.4 ± 2.2 |
| Cigarettes/day | 19.8 ± 6.5 | 19.1 ± 7.7 |
| Smoking chronicity, years | 14.4 ± 2.3 | 10.1 ± 9.3 |
| Trait anxiety, STAI score | 37.2 ± 9.0 | 37.9 ± 10.3 |
| Depression, CES-D score | 10.7 ± 8.8 | 15.1 ± 10.2 |
STAI = Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
∗
p < 0.05.
1
Measured by Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence.