Table 6.
Correlation between depression, anxiety, and stress and study variables among smokers
| Variables | Depression r (P-value) | Anxiety r (P-value) | Stress r (P-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | −0.13 (0.001)* | 0.08 (0.02)* | 0.07 (0.02)* |
| Smoking duration | −0.09 (0.01)* | 0.06 (0.07) | 0.10 (0.002)* |
| FTND | 0.12 (0.001)* | 0.15 (0.001)* | 0.18 (0.001)* |
| MRSS scale | |||
| Dependence | 0.22 (0.001)* | 0.17 (0.001)* | 0.26 (0.001)* |
| Pleasure of smoking | 0.16 (0.001)* | 0.22 (0.001)* | 0.25 (0.001)* |
| Tension reduction/relaxation | 0.17 (0.001)* | 0.19 (0.001)* | 0.34 (0.001)* |
| Social interaction | 0.13 (0.001)* | 0.18 (0.001)* | 0.23 (0.001)* |
| Stimulation | 0.15 (0.001)* | 0.20 (0.001)* | 0.22 (0.001)* |
| Habit/automatism | 0.27 (0.001)* | 0.30 (0.001)* | 0.21 (0.001)* |
| Hand-mouth activity | 0.21 (0.001)* | 0.19 (0.001)* | 0.18 (0.001)* |
*Statistical significance P<0.05. FTND=Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence, MRSS=Modified Reasons for Smoking Scale