Characteristics of adult smokers presenting to a mind-body medicine clinic
Journal of Health Psychology: An Interdisciplinary, International Journal
Published online on September 29, 2016
Abstract
Mind–body interventions can improve vulnerabilities that underlie smoking behavior. The characteristics of smokers who use mind–body medicine have not been explored, preventing the development of targeted interventions. Patients (N = 593) presenting to a mind–body medicine clinic completed self-report measures. Patients were 67 percent never smokers, 27 percent former smokers, and 6 percent current smokers. Current smokers were younger; more likely to be single, unemployed, or on disability; and report greater depression symptoms, greater pain, and lower social support (ps < .05).Current smokers who use mind–body medicine have unique psychosocial needs that should be targeted in mind–body smoking cessation interventions.