Depressive mood and smoking onset: A comparison of adolescents with and without asthma |
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| Authors: | R. Otten M.O.M. Van de Ven R.C.M.E. Engels R.J.J.M. Van den Eijnden |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University , Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands R.Otten@pwo.ru.nl;3. Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University , Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | This prospective population-based study aimed to compare associations between depressive feelings and smoking behaviour of adolescents with and without asthma. Data were collected from a two-wave 22–24 months prospective study among 5938 adolescents who completed self-report questionnaires. Logistic regression analyses showed that depressive feelings and smoking were related both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. Smoking behaviour was similar for adolescents with and without asthma, as well as its correlation with depressive feelings. However, participants with asthma were more likely to report depressive feelings than those without asthma, implying an indirect relationship between asthma and smoking behaviour. Implications for prevention are addressed. |
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| Keywords: | smoking adolescence asthma depressive mood |
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