Table 2.
Baseline scores of the Centers for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale and Multidimensional Pain Inventory pain severity subscale based on smoking status.
| Variable | Current Smoker (N = 313) | Former Smoker (N = 294) | Never Smoker (N = 634) | P Value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CES-D | ||||
| Baseline | 30.2 ± 12.5a** | 26.1 ± 11.9b | 25.0 ± 12.2b | <0.001 |
| MPI Pain Severity | ||||
| Baseline | 49.8 ± 9.8a | 47.8 ± 9.0b | 46.9 ±9.4b | <0.001 |
Univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA).
Mean ± standard deviation; different superscripts denote Tukey HSD post-hoc statistical significance (P < 0.05) between groups and similar superscripts denote no statistical significance.