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. 2016 Jul 4;16:208. doi: 10.1186/s12888-016-0911-9

Table 1.

Participants’ characteristics, diagnosis, and nicotine consumption patterns

n %
Number of participants 20
Gender
female 10 (50.0)
male 10 (50.0)
ADHD subtype according to DSM-IV TR
combined 13 (65.0)
hyperactive/impulsive 6 (30.0)
inattentive 1 (5.0)
Nicotine dependence according to Fagerström
very low 2 (10.0)
low 1 (5.0)
moderate 1 (5.0)
high 8 (40.0)
very high 8 (40.0)
Medication at time of interview
stimulants 13 (65.0)
antidepressants 11 (55.0)
mood stabilizers 2 (10.0)
antipsychotics 2 (10.0)
Previous phases of nicotine abstinencea
none 5 (25.0)
<1 month 5 (25.0)
1 - 12 months 6 (30.0)
>1 year 4 (20.0)
Number of comorbid psychiatric diagnosis groups except for ADHD and nicotine dependence
none 2 (10.0)
one 10 (50.0)
more than one 8 (40.0)
Comorbid psychiatric diagnosis groups except substance use disorders (ICD-10)
schizophrenia 1 (2.4)
mood disorders 3 (15.0)
neurotic disorders 4 (20.0)
personality disorders 3 (15.0)

aas of the time of interview, self reported, where possible chart verified