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Smoking Cessation Outcomes Among Individuals With A History Of Psychotic Disorders As Compared To Those Without, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Milan Khara
Smoking Cessation Outcomes Among Individuals With A History Of Psychotic Disorders As Compared To Those Without, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Milan Khara
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Background: Psychotic disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia, schizoaffetive disorder) are associated with a higher smoking prevalence (relative to other psychiatric disorders) and smoking attributable mortality. Until recently, little has been done to address the disproportionate smoking in this population. The objectives of our study are to: 1) describe the characteristics of smokers with a history of psychiatric disorders (i.e., none, psychotic, and depressive/anxiety) and 2) examine smoking cessation/reduction outcomes by history of psychiatric disorders.
Methods: Retrospective analyses were conducted from charts of 982 participants accessing a tailored, evidence-based, tobacco treatment program within mental health and addictions services in Vancouver, Canada. Demographics, tobacco …